Michigan document checklist
Documents for a first Michigan driver license
For an original Michigan driver license, the Secretary of State requires proof of a valid Social Security number, U.S. citizenship or legal presence, identity and at least two documents establishing Michigan residency.
- SSNproof required
- Identityproof required
- 2Michigan residency documents
Prepare the four proof categories
- Valid Social Security number, or the applicable ineligibility documentation.
- U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
- Identity.
- At least two documents establishing Michigan residency.
Bring acceptable original or certified documents
Michigan SOS says photocopies and faxes are not accepted for the core identity-document categories. All documents remain subject to Department of State approval.
Teen Level 1 has extra program records
For a Level 1 teen license, Michigan also requires the Segment 1 Certificate of Completion and parent or guardian involvement.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Michigan SOS — What Every Driver Must Know
- Michigan SOS — First-time license or ID
- Michigan SOS — New drivers under 18
- Michigan SOS — New drivers 18 and older
- Michigan SOS — License/ID document requirements
- Michigan SOS — License and ID information
- Michigan SOS — Scheduling an office visit
- Michigan SOS — Driver testing businesses
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