Verification of Michigan Driver License:

When a former Michigan resident is applying for a driver license in a state other than Michigan, the state they are applying to may require proof of a previous Michigan driver license.  If you do not have a valid Michigan driver license in your possession, you can obtain a clearance letter by contacting the office listed below:

Michigan Department of State
Information Center
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
Phone: 1-888-SOS-MICH  (1-888-767-6424)

Fax: (517) 322-6755

REINSTATEMENT FEE NOTICE:

Effective Monday August 25, 2003, the Michigan Department of State will no longer waive reinstatement fees for Michigan drivers desiring a license from another state, but who owe a reinstatement fee.  Fees must be paid in order to clear the driving record. 

• Drivers may clear the reinstatement fee using a credit card by completing and faxing the Application for Driver's License Reinstatement form (see related documents listed below) to the Distributed Services Unit at (517) 322-1063. 
• Drivers may clear the reinstatement fee by mailing a completed Application for Driver's License Reinstatement form (see related documents listed below) with check or money order (made payable to the State of Michigan) to the Distributed Services Unit Michigan Department of State 7064 Crowner Drive Lansing, MI  48918.
• Branch offices may also accept payment from any individual on behalf of the driver, provided they furnish the individual's drivers license number.