The Secretary of State offers fundraising license plates to raise money for Michigan's 15 state-supported universities and the following special causes: agricultural heritage, Children's Trust Fund, lighthouse preservation, veteran's memorial, water quality, wildlife habitat, the Northern Michigan University Olympic Education Center, and disaster relief through the American Red Cross and Salvation Army (Proud To Be American plate). 

Fundraising license plates are mailed within 14 days from the date ordered. Personalized fundraising plates may take an additional week to process.

Fundraising Plate Fees

Original fees

$35 fundraising fee in addition to any applicable registration fee. The special cause or university receives $25. A fundraising disability plate featuring an embossed international wheelchair symbol is also available.

If an owner already has a plate on his or her vehicle, it can be credited toward the fundraising plate. In this case, only the $35 fundraising fee is due.

Renewal fees

$10 fundraising fee in addition to the annual registration fee. The special cause or university receives the $10.

Personalized Fundraising Plates

For an additional fee, fundraising plates can be personalized with up to six characters; disability fundraising plates with up to five characters. Original fundraising personalized license plates must be ordered at a Secretary of State branch office. View available personalized plates online.

Original fees

$35 fundraising fee in addition to any applicable registration fee plus a personalized plate service fee. The personalized plate service fee will vary depending on your expiration date and is prorated* from six to 17 months. *The proration fee is based on the number of months the plate is valid, $8 for first month $2 for each remaining month. Example: A plate valid for 12 months would be assessed a personalized service fee of $30.

If an owner already has a plate on their vehicle, it can be credited towards the personalized fundraising plate. In this case, only the $35 fundraising fee and personalized plate fee (prorated) are due.

There is an additional $15 charge for a second plate.

Renewal fees

$10 fundraising fee in addition to the annual registration fee plus $15 personalized plate service fee. The special cause or university receives the $10.

Two Ways to Order:

By Mail - To order by mail, print and complete the order form for the university or special cause plate you want. Credit card payment is accepted. If paying by check or money order, make it payable to "State of Michigan."

Note: Original fundraising personalized license plates can only be ordered at a Secretary of State branch office.

In Person at a Secretary of State Branch Office - Visit any of our offices. All offices accept cash, checks or money orders. PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers also take Discover credit cards at the counter.