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Special situation Michigan

Title and register an out-of-state vehicle purchase in Michigan

Choose this path when the ownership transfer and title record are entering Michigan from another state.

Open official starting point Open Michigan renewal

Last synced Apr 26, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC from official source .

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What to bring

  • properly assigned out-of-state title
  • proof of Michigan No-Fault insurance
  • payment for Michigan sales tax, title, and registration fees
  • odometer disclosure when required

Likely next steps

  1. Start with Michigan's title-transfer workflow rather than treating the out-of-state purchase like a normal renewal.
  2. Gather the assigned title, Michigan insurance, sales-tax information, and odometer details before the branch visit.
  3. Complete the ownership and registration work first, then return to the normal renewal schedule once Michigan issues the record.