Please refer to theDocuments Required for an Enhanced License or ID formfor a complete list of acceptable documentation.
All documentation is subject to Department of State approval. In some cases, document approval may not occur in the same day and may require an additional visit.
Once you complete the enhanced license application process, you will be issued a Temporary Operator's Permit to drive. The operator's permit does not qualify as a secure document for border-crossing purposes. Your enhanced license is valid for up to four years and should arrive in the mail within two to three weeks.
Michigan also issues an enhancedGraduated Driver License(for teens under 18),chauffeur license andCommercial Driver License. If you areover 18and have never had a driver's license, you must successfully complete the written knowledge, vision, road signs and driving skills tests before a license can be issued.
To Apply follow the link below: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627_8669_9040_9042_47086---,00.html
Follow the link below for the required documents details: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/SOS-428_275188_7.pdf
To locate your nearest branch office, follow the link below : http://services.sos.state.mi.us/servicelocator/branchofficelocator.aspx
Please note: When applying for an enhanced driver's license, your first and last name and date of birth on your identity and citizenship documents should match. If your current legal name is different from what is shown on your citizenship document, you must present lawful proof of the name change, such as an original marriage license, divorce decree or court order.
Enhanced Driver's License Fee Chart
Fees for obtaining, renewing, replacing and correcting an enhanced driver's license are shown below. The fees for obtaining or renewing Commercial Driver License group designations and endorsements as well as the motorcycle endorsement will be added to the base cost of the enhanced license.
All Secretary of State offices issue enhanced driver's licenses and ID cards. For more information call the Department of State Information Center at (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424).
Note: To apply for a chauffeur license or Commercial Driver License, you must successfully complete any required knowledge or driving skills tests.
First : $45
Renew : $38
Duplicate : $38
Correction : $38
Late Renew $45
Your enhanced license is valid for up to four years.
Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.
Should arrive in the mail within two to three weeks
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If you have avaliddriver's license from another state or Canada and have moved to Michigan, visit a Secretary of State office and:
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure. e.g. 1. Date of Birth. 2. City or County of Birth.
The enhanced driver's license is a cost-effective and convenient document that meets driving, identification and border-crossing needs. It is a federally approved document that allows you tore-enter the U.S.when traveling by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. While not required, the enhanced license is an excellent alternative to a standard license because it is especially handy for
business travel, vacations or quick trips. Several states, in addition to Michigan, offer an enhanced license.
All Secretary of State offices issue the enhanced driver's license and state ID card. Branch offices will also process license and state ID card renewals, address, name or date of birth changes and duplicates - if your card is lost, damaged or stolen.
The Secretary of State Mobile Branch Office also issues enhanced licenses and ID cards.
To find the branch office nearest you, please visit
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_14837-34560--,00.html
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
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For online services visit: https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS
To Contact the Secretary of State visit:
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-13162-25634--,00.html
To find the branch office nearest you, please visit:
http://services.sos.state.mi.us/servicelocator/branchofficelocator.aspx