Michigan Vehicle Registration

Online Registration Renewal for Michigan Residents

Frequently Asked Questions

No, ExpressRenew.com is an independent third-party agency. If it was your intention to visit the official state site, you can access it via this link.

• The vehicle must be currently registered with the Michigan SOS.
• It is 6 months or less until your registration expiration.
• It is no more than 18 months after your registration has expired and your insurance on file with the SOS is still active.
• You own or lease the vehicle.
• All the personal and vehicular information on your registration renewal is correct.
• You do not need to submit any additional documents in order to complete your registration (i.e. receipt of tickets paid).
• The vehicle has a current emissions inspection, if you live in an E-Check county.

You will need:

• Your license plate number.
• A valid Visa, Discover or MasterCard.

In addition to the fees you owe the state for your renewal, ExpressRenew.com charges an additional agency fee starting at $12 to offer benefits that are unavailable through the state portal, including One-Click registration renewals. If you do not wish to pay these fees to use our service, you may visit the official state site to complete your registration renewal.

Once your registration has been processed with the Secretary of State, it can take up to 14 business days to receive your renewed tag in the mail.

Yes, if your address has changed, you will need to update it with the SOS before using our site. You can update your vehicle registration address online here. From there, you will need to click on 'More Online Vehicle Services.' You will need to login to your SOS profile to modify your account - including address changes. Once your address is updated, you can proceed with renewing your registration through our site.

If your license plate is at least 10 years old, you will be issued a new license plate number and physical plate by the SOS. Your tabs will accompany the new plate in the mail.

When you renew with our assistance, you benefit from these valuable enhancements to the standard online process:

• One-Click Renewals: When you submit your renewal request on our site, we store your information securely for rapid, convenient processing in the future. This saves you the trouble of having to remember when to renew, as well as the time spent re-submitting lengthy online forms.
• More Payment Options: We are proud to offer alternate payment options that are not available through the official state portal, such as PayPal checkout and Apple Pay. This makes your experience more convenient, especially when you're on the go or using your mobile device.
• Fast Response Times: You will receive a response regarding your questions very quickly. Our average response time can be as low as five minutes and we answer your questions from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
• No Maintenance time: The Michigan online portal may periodically go down for scheduled maintenance, making it impossible to renew until the website comes back online. Our site is always available, which means we’re always ready to process your renewal when you are.
• Mobile Friendly: Our site is mobile friendly, which makes it easy to renew from wherever you are, even if you're on a tablet or smart phone.
• Satisfaction Guarantee: We offer all of these benefits to make the renewal experience better for you. But if we fail in any way to meet or exceed your expectations, contact support and let us know. We’ll do whatever we can to make it right.
• Text Notifications: We will notify you via text if there is an update on your registration so that you can stay informed even if you are away from your computer.
• Ticket Protection: Every year, the state collects millions in revenue from late fees and citations, but we do our best to help you keep that money in your pocket. If you're an active customer and you receive a ticket for expired registration, send us a picture of the ticket that shows the amount due and we'll reimburse you. This offer is subject to the terms of service governing this site.

One of the great benefits of using our registration service is the One-Click Renewal feature. This process was developed to save you time and effort. We can process your renewals in the future with very little effort from you!

In future years, when your registration is about the expire, we will email you to clarify that your information (mailing address, credit card information, vehicle plate number, etc.) is still accurate and up to date. You will be prompted to verify your information and, after clicking submit, we will renew your registration for you. It is that simple! You will no longer need to fill out the same forms each year!

Note: You will not automatically be charged and you do not have to continue enrollment in the program. If at any time, you want to cancel your enrollment in this program, simply contact us and your membership will be cancelled. Also, if you simply do not respond to our automatic renewal correspondence, you will be removed from the program without being charged or renewed.

Other Helpful Links and Popular Resources

Official State Registration Site

Official Michigan SOS Site