MCL - Index of 300-1949-II
NOTE: Dates reflect any modification to item, not necessarily a change in law.
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| 300-1949-II | CHAPTER II ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND ANTI-THEFT (257.201...257.259) |
| Section 257.201 | Reference to “division”. |
| Section 257.202 | Secretary of state as exclusive state agent. |
| Section 257.203 | Appointment of employees. |
| Section 257.203a | Meaning of “commissioner” in MCL 257.301 to 257.327; effect of MCL 257.201 to 257.203a. |
| Section 257.204 | Administration and enforcement of act; establishment of highway patrol prohibited; rules; official seal. |
| Section 257.204a | Central file of individual driving records; certified copies as evidence; electronic certification; use of computer-generated certified information; persons who may receive information contained in records maintained by secretary of state. |
| Section 257.204a.amended | Central file of individual driving records; certified copies as evidence; electronic certification; use of computer-generated certified information; persons who may receive information contained in records maintained by secretary of state. |
| Section 257.204b | Conviction of attempted violation; effect. |
| Section 257.205 | Secretary of state; office and branch offices; establishment; employees; bond; liability for loss of money; person appointed to conduct branch office; compensation and expenses. |
| Section 257.205a | Plan to fully reopen secretary of state branches; written report. |
| Section 257.206 | Forms. |
| Section 257.207 | Administering oaths and acknowledging signatures without fee; certified copy of record; fee; evidence; electronic certification; use of computer-generated certified information. |
| Section 257.207a | Electronic driver license status check; request by approved agency; maintenance of written permission by organization; compliance with safeguards; fee. |
| Section 257.208 | Destruction of certain records; maintaining of records involving operation of commercial motor vehicles. |
| Section 257.208a | Availability of records to the public. |
| Section 257.208b | Commercial look-up service; records and information maintained by driver education provider or limousine carrier of passengers; disposition of fees; providing file to nongovernmental person or entity; failure to provide information; fines; definitions. |
| Section 257.208c | Disclosure of personal information; uses. |
| Section 257.208d | Resale or redisclosure of personal information; duties of recipient. |
| Section 257.209 | Application for registration; certificate of title; operator's or other license, investigation. |
| Section 257.210 | Title, registration certificate, permit, license or plate; seizure; possession and custody of plate; security interest. |
| Section 257.211 | Synopsis, summary, or compilation of laws relating to vehicles; selling price of compilation; disposition and use of money collected. |
| Section 257.212 | Notice; methods. |
| Section 257.213 | Officers and investigators; powers. |
| Section 257.214 | Badge of authority. |
| Section 257.215 | Vehicle unregistered or without certificate of title; operation; misdemeanor, exception. |
| Section 257.216 | Vehicles subject to registration and certificate of title provisions; pandemic expiration extension. |
| Section 257.217 | Application for registration and certificate of title; out-of-state vehicle; form; fee; signature of owner; contents; leased pickup truck or vehicle; duties of dealer and person selling or leasing certain vehicles; off lease or buy back vehicle; temporary registration; service fee; imprint on back side of check or bank draft; liability for damages; perfection of security interest; exception for 2021. |
| Section 257.217a | Registration plate inscribed with official amateur radio call letters; application; proof; fees; issuance of plate for vehicle bearing registration issued pursuant to MCL 257.801(1)(a) or (p); use on other vehicle as misdemeanor; surrender of registration plate; submission of application; expiration date. |
| Section 257.217b | Moped; manufacturer's identification number. |
| Section 257.217c | Acquisition of salvage, distressed, or older model vehicles; issuance of salvage or scrap certificates of title; salvage vehicle inspections; sale of vehicles; notice of designation as salvage vehicle; removal of scrap vehicle from state; determination of repair and labor costs; vehicle inspection fee; audit; "actual cash value" defined. |
| Section 257.217d | Special Congressional Medal of Honor registration plate. |
| Section 257.217e | Certificate of title for school bus; condition to issuance. |
| Section 257.217f | Sale, assignment, or other disposition of vehicle for which salvage certificate of title required. |
| Section 257.217g | Pickup camper; manufacturer's identification number. |
| Section 257.217h | Liability of motor vehicle manufacturer. |
| Section 257.217i | Issuance of vehicle identification number and certificate of title for assembled vehicles; requirements; safety study; "assembled vehicle" defined. |
| Section 257.217m, 257.217n | Repealed. 2006, Act 562, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007. |
| Section 257.217o | Repealed. 2012, Act 55, Eff. June 30, 2012. |
| Section 257.218 | Specially constructed, reconstructed, or foreign vehicle; application for registration; fees. |
| Section 257.219 | Refusal of registration, transfer of registration, certificate of title, or salvage certificate of title; grounds; temporary registration plate. |
| Section 257.220 | Application for original registration or certificate of title; examination of indexes and stolen car records. |
| Section 257.221 | Application for registration; creation and maintenance of computerized central file; records; preservation; availability; communication impediment designation; requirements; definition. |
| Section 257.222 | Registration certificate; issuance; electronic title; flood, rebuilt, salvage, or scrap certificate of title issued by another state or jurisdiction; delivery; manufacture; contents; coat of arms of state; conduct constituting misdemeanor; penalties; certificate of title for certain vehicles to be different in color; contents of legend. |
| Section 257.223 | Registration certificate; carrying; electronic accessibility; display; viewing on electronic device; digital photograph; violation as civil infraction. |
| Section 257.224 | Registration plate; digital registration plate; issuance; design; display; limitation on renewal; replacement. |
| Section 257.225 | Registration plate; attachment to vehicle; legibility; color; distinctive registration plates; name plate, insignia, or advertising device; limitation; historic military vehicle; violation as civil infraction. |
| Section 257.226 | Expiration of vehicle or motorcycle registration; duties of secretary of state; issuance of registration; tax; validity of certificate of title; special registration; certification; registration of commercial vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer; assignment or reassignment of expiration date under international registration plan; leased vehicle multiyear registration; pandemic expiration extension. |
| Section 257.226a | Temporary registration plates or markers. |
| Section 257.226b | Temporary registration; duration; form; fee; use of vehicle. |
| Section 257.226c | Reflectorized reflector plates, tabs, and stickers. |
| Section 257.227 | Application for renewal of vehicle registration; fee; presentation of certificate of title; waiver; proof of vehicle insurance; transmission of vehicle policy information; disclosure. |
| Section 257.227a | Vehicle involved in violation; renewal, replacement, or transfer of registration plate; appearance of owner or representative at branch office required; cancellation of registration; circumstances; notice and opportunity to be heard. |
| Section 257.227b | Repealed. 2011, Act 92, Eff. Dec. 30, 2011. |
| Section 257.228 | Notification of old and new addresses; violation as civil infraction. |
| Section 257.229 | Duplicate registration certificate, registration plate, certificate of title, or duplicate certificate of title. |
| Section 257.230 | Special identifying number after alteration or defacement of serial number; record. |
| Section 257.230a | Motorcycle without visible vehicle identification number; seizure; procedure; “person” defined. |
| Section 257.231 | Registration of replacement engines. |
| Section 257.232 | Furnishing list of information to federal, state, or local governmental agency; contract for sale of lists of driver and motor vehicle records; records maintained in bulk; surveys, marketing, or solicitations; insertion of safeguard in agreement or contract; duties of recipient of personal information; disclosure of list based on driving behavior or sanctions. |
| Section 257.232a | Furnishing name and address of lessee of vehicle to secretary of state or police officer. |
| 300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST | TRANSFERS OF TITLE OR INTEREST (257.233...257.242a) |
| Section 257.233 | Transfer or assignment of title to, or interest in, registered vehicle; disposition of plates; application for new registration certificate; penalty; indorsement on certificate of title; effective date of transfer; submission of secured receipt. |
| Section 257.233a | Transfer of title or interest in vehicle; disclosure of odometer mileage; electronically signed odometer disclosure statement; electronic system; transfer of ownership; "private parties" defined. |
| Section 257.233b | Definitions; disclosure by dealer of damage or repair; exception; grounds for revocation. |
| Section 257.234 | Presentation of certificate of title and registration certificate to secretary of state; fees; issuance of new certificate of title and registration certificate; mail or delivery; repossession of license plates; payment of transfer fee; compliance with MCL 257.238. |
| Section 257.235 | Dealer as transferee of vehicle; requirements; duties; liability of dealer or transferee; transfer of title or interest to another dealer; duties of dealer; dealer reassignment of title form; buy back or off lease vehicle. |
| Section 257.235a | Licensed dealer or junk dealer purchasing vehicle for purpose of destroying or junking vehicle; acceptance and disposition of certificate of title; fee. |
| Section 257.235b | Possession of certificate of title by inventory lender for vehicle subject to inventory loan; written agreement; release of certificate of title by used or secondhand vehicle dealer's inventory lender; limitation; failure to release vehicle title; registration with secretary of state; applicability of section to certain licensed dealers; applicability of MCL 257.235; definitions. |
| Section 257.236 | Procuring title to vehicle acquired by operation of law; validity of registration upon death of owner; application for title by surviving spouse or heir; proof of death; certification; petition. |
| Section 257.236a | Termination of owner's interest by enforcement of security agreement; application for new certificate; certification; holding vehicle for resale; termination of owner's interest by sale pursuant to court process; issuance and contents of new certificate; outstanding certificate. |
| Section 257.237 | Transfer of registration; issuance of new registration certificate and certificate of title; filing surrendered certificate of title; retention of records. |
| Section 257.238 | Security interest in vehicle; certificate of title; assignment; termination statement; electronic transactions. |
| Section 257.239 | Certificate of title; failure to endorse or deliver, fine. |
| Section 257.240 | Liability for use or ownership of vehicle after transfer of endorsed certificate of title; conditions; violation of subsection (2); civil infraction; fine; towing and storage fees. |
| Section 257.241 | Electronic lien title system; establishment, implementation, and operation; contracts; participation of secured parties; inclusion of secured interest or other information in electronic file; execution of release; delivery; assignment of ownership by vehicle dealer; admissibility as evidence of security interest; determination of requirements by secretary of state; establishment, implementation, and operation by July 1, 2016; information to be entered beginning October 1, 2016; definitions. |
| Section 257.242 | Sale of vehicle for salvage. |
| Section 257.242a | Regrooved or recut motor vehicle or motorcycle tires; sale or possession with intent to sell prohibited; exception; misdemeanor. |
| 300-1949-II-PERMITS-TO-NONRESIDENT-OWNERS | PERMITS TO NONRESIDENT OWNERS (257.243...257.243) |
| Section 257.243 | Nonresident owner of foreign vehicle; registration; exemption; transportation for compensation; temporary permit; agent for secretary of state; pleasure vehicle; business vehicle. |
| 300-1949-II-SPECIAL-PLATES-TO-MANUFACTURERS-TRANSPORTERS-DEALERS | SPECIAL PLATES TO MANUFACTURERS, TRANSPORTERS, DEALERS (257.244... 257.247b) |
| Section 257.244 | Operation of vehicle by manufacturer, subcomponent system producer, manufacturer of automated technology, dealer, or transporter with special plate; temporary civic event license plate; unauthorized use of special plate; penalties; surety bond or insurance; number of plates; operation of vehicle with dealer plate by vendee or prospective purchaser; issuance of registration plate to move vehicle, vessel, or trailer. |
| Section 257.244a | Motorcycle dealer license plates; size. |
| Section 257.245 | General distinguishing number and special plates for manufacturer, transporter, or dealer; application; proof; issuance; duration; fee. |
| Section 257.246 | Special plates; expiration. |
| Section 257.247 | Special plates; manufacturers and transporters, record of uses; inspection by peace officers. |
| Section 257.247a, 257.247b | Repealed. 1992, Act 306, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993. |
| 300-1949-II-DEALERS-AND-WRECKERS-MUST-BE-LICENSED | DEALERS AND WRECKERS MUST BE LICENSED (257.248...257.251e) |
| Section 257.248 | Dealer license; investigation; report; bond or bond renewal certificate; dealer plates; stipulation as to service of process; prohibited conduct; application; supplemental dealer license; eligible used dealer license; classification; requirements applicable to issuance, renewal, and expiration; conduct not requiring separate or supplemental license. |
| Section 257.248a | Vehicle dealer; prohibited advertising or representations; designated business hours. |
| Section 257.248b | Foreign salvage vehicle dealer license; form and contents of application; division of dealer licensees into quarter segments; expiration and renewal of license; investigations; stipulation as to service of process. |
| Section 257.248c | Sale, transfer, or release of distressed late model vehicle by vehicle salvage pool, auction, or broker; release of vehicle; release statement; notice to owner and lienholder; sale of vehicle for parts. |
| Section 257.248d | Wholesaler; requirements. |
| Section 257.248e | Salvage vehicle agent license. |
| Section 257.248f | Vehicle dealer or salvage vehicle agent license; criminal history check; fingerprints; disclosure of information; violation of subsection (7) as misdemeanor; "criminal history record information" defined. |
| Section 257.248g | Salvage vehicle agent; duties. |
| Section 257.248h | Persons engaged in prohibited conduct; penalties; refusal to issue or renew license; revocation or suspension of license; denial or revocation of license without hearing. |
| Section 257.248i | Attending pool or auction selling salvage or scrap titled vehicles. |
| Section 257.248j | Acting as dealer without license; warning; administrative fine; notice of assessment; actions; informal conference; administrative hearing; payment of administrative fine; reduction. |
| Section 257.248k | Mobility dealer endorsement. |
| Section 257.248l | Dealer training programs; requirements; trained individual at each retail location; exceptions; training by qualified trade organizations; application process; compliance monitoring; renewal limitation; fees; dealer training program fund; rules; definitions. |
| Section 257.249 | Denial, suspension, or revocation of license as dealer; grounds. |
| Section 257.249a | Denial, suspension, or revocation of license as automotive recycler, used or secondhand vehicle parts dealer, vehicle scrap metal processor, or foreign salvage vehicle dealer; grounds. |
| Section 257.250 | Vehicle dealer's licensee; procedure for notification, investigation, denial, suspension, revocation. |
| Section 257.250a | Placement of license on probation; conditions |
| Section 257.250b | Cease and desist order. |
| Section 257.250c | Other lawful remedies and sanctions. |
| Section 257.251 | Dealer records; maintenance; manner; contents; odometer mileage statement; delivery of written statement to buyer; conditions to valid sale; maintenance and inspection of dealer records and inventory; inspections; summary suspension of license; order; hearing; rules. |
| Section 257.251a | Copies of documents. |
| Section 257.251b | Renting, leasing, or furnishing motorcycle; license to operate required. |
| Section 257.251c | Renting, leasing, or furnishing motorcycle; duties of dealer. |
| Section 257.251d | Renting, leasing, or furnishing motorcycle; license to operate as condition of use by third party. |
| Section 257.251e | Renting, leasing, or furnishing motorcycle; motor vehicle liability policy. |
| 300-1949-II-SPECIAL-ANTI-THEFT-LAWS | SPECIAL ANTI-THEFT LAWS (257.252...257.254) |
| Section 257.252 | Reports of stolen and recovered vehicles. |
| Section 257.252a | Abandoned vehicle; presumption of responsibility; violation; penalty; "abandoned vehicle" defined; notice; duties of police agency; contest by owner; hearing; request; fee; towing and storage charges; secured party; obtaining release of vehicle; inspection; public sale; inability to determine ownership of abandoned vehicle; entry into law enforcement information network. |
| Section 257.252b | Registered and unregistered abandoned scrap vehicles; duties of police agency; release of vehicle; certificate of title or certificate of scrapping; release form; retention of records and photographs; taking registered abandoned scrap vehicle into custody; contest by registered owner; hearing; request; obtaining release of vehicle; fee. |
| Section 257.252c | Repealed. 2005, Act 142, Eff. Oct. 1, 2005. |
| Section 257.252d | Removal of vehicle from public or private property to place of safekeeping; circumstances; arrival of owner or legally entitled person; duties of police agency; release of vehicle; entry of vehicle as abandoned. |
| Section 257.252e | Jurisdiction to determine propriety of police, towing agency or custodian, or private owner action; venue in district court; use of bond to pay towing or storage fees; exclusive remedies. |
| Section 257.252f | Filing petition; duties of court; hearing; notice; burden; decision; district court magistrate; appeal. |
| Section 257.252g | Manner of conducting public sale; application of money received; priority; absence of bidders; acquisition of distressed vehicle; application for salvage certificate of title; canceling entry in law enforcement information network; obtaining original bill of sale. |
| Section 257.252h | Abandoned vehicle fund; creation; sources of funding; investment; interest and earnings; money remaining in fund; expenditures. |
| Section 257.252i | Towing and storage fees. |
| Section 257.252j | Abandoned vehicles; number and placement of vehicles on private property. |
| Section 257.252k | Towing or removing vehicle without owner's consent; notice; requirements. |
| Section 257.252<Emph EmphType="italic">l</Emph> | Applicability of MCL 257.252k. |
| Section 257.252m | Notification of civil fines and sanctions. |
| Section 257.253 | Report of stolen vehicle; filing; transferring certificate of title; record of stolen or abandoned vehicles not reported or recovered; availability; reports by other states of stolen and recovered vehicles; abandoned vehicle; notification of owner and lienholder. |
| Section 257.254 | False statement in application for certificate of title or in assignment of title; possession of stolen vehicle; penalties. |
| 300-1949-II-OFFENSES-AGAINST-REGISTRATION-LAWS-AND-CANCELLATION-OF-REGISTRATION | OFFENSES AGAINST REGISTRATION LAWS AND CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION (257.255...257.259) |
| Section 257.255 | Valid registration plate required; printed or electronic copy; exceptions; violation of subsection (1) as civil infraction or misdemeanor; penalty; nonpayment of apportioned fee under international registration plan as misdemeanor; penalty; impoundment; towing and storage costs; care of load in vehicle; impounded vehicle subject to lien; hearing; certification of unpaid judgment; foreclosure sale; pandemic expiration extension. |
| Section 257.256 | Unlawful lending or use of certificate of title, registration certificate, registration plate, special plate, or permit; unlawful carrying or display of registration certificate or plate; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; unlawful display of registration plate on commercial vehicle. |
| Section 257.257 | Altering, forging, or falsifying documents; violation; penalty. |
| Section 257.258 | Registration or certificate of title; grounds for cancellation; elected gross weight violations; penalty; notice; hearing. |
| Section 257.259 | Evidence of registration; title; dealers' or wreckers' licenses; return to state on cancellation or suspension; failure or refusal to surrender unlawful. |