Temporary Registration Permits in Michigan
Michigan temporary permits run 30 or 60 days, priced as a fraction of the annual fee plus a service charge. The permit is the bridge while the title and registration are completed.
The Michigan temporary permit in one table
| Question | Michigan rule |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30 days or 60 days, as named. |
| Fee | 30-day permit: 1/10 the annual registration fee or $20 (whichever is greater) plus a $10 service fee. 60-day permit: 1/5 the annual registration fee or $40 (whichever is greater) plus a $10 service fee. |
| Who qualifies | Vehicle owners, as stated on the opened page. To purchase: provide proof of vehicle ownership (for example, the title or a current or expired vehicle registration) and proof of valid Michigan No-Fault insurance for the vehicle; no proof of insurance is required for a trailer. |
| How to get it | Purchase a temporary registration permit at a Secretary of State office, providing proof of ownership, proof of valid Michigan No-Fault insurance (except trailers), and payment for the temporary registration fee. |
The permit types
- 30-day temporary vehicle registration permit - For vehicle owners who only use their vehicle occasionally or who may have extended overseas travel plans or other reasons that limit the use of their vehicle.
- 60-day temporary vehicle registration permit - Same stated purpose as the 30-day permit (occasional use, extended overseas travel plans, or other reasons limiting use of the vehicle); GVW-plate condition as above.
What this permit is, and what it is not
Single official page opened in full. The page as crawled for this run was dated 2026-07-05 in the browser.open header; the permit text is quoted from that crawl. The opened page does not state whether the permit is renewable, whether a dealer can issue it, or any purpose beyond occasional use / extended overseas travel / other reasons limiting use.
The process, step by step
- Match the situation to the permit. The permit types below are not interchangeable; pick the one that fits the purchase and the paperwork gap.
- Gather what the issuing office needs. Vehicle owners, as stated on the opened page. To purchase: provide proof of vehicle ownership (for example, the title or a current or expired vehicle registration) and proof of valid Michigan No-Fault insurance for the vehicle; no proof of insurance is required for a trailer.
- Apply through the stated channel. Purchase a temporary registration permit at a Secretary of State office, providing proof of ownership, proof of valid Michigan No-Fault insurance (except trailers), and payment for the temporary registration fee.
- Mind the expiry. 30 days or 60 days, as named.
- Do not treat a temporary permit as a renewal extension unless the permit says so. For an already-registered vehicle, renewal runs through the normal renewal process.
Temporary registration permits somewhere else
See Temporary registration permits in Georgia.
See Temporary registration permits in New York.
For all states side by side, see the Temporary Registration Permits by State directory.
Source
Facts verified 2026-10-29.
This page explains how the process works and what the official rules say. It is general information, not legal advice. For a dispute about your specific situation, talk to your state motor vehicle agency.
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