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How do I get an enhanced driver’s license in Michigan?

To get the Michigan enhanced driver’s license (EDL), give an in-person visit to the Secretary of State (SOS) office with documents proving your citizenship, residency, Social Security Number (SSN), and your current driver’s license and a new photo.

What are the documents required to get a Michigan enhanced driver’s license?

You must produce the following to update your Michigan driver’s license.

• Documents proving your US citizenship, like a valid US passport or birth certificate.
• Documents proving your identity, like a valid US passport or birth certificate.
• Your Social Security card or any document proving your Social Security Number (SSN).
• Documents proving your residency, like bank statements or utility bills.
• Your existing driver’s license.
• If required, a court order or your marriage certificate, if your name is different from your citizenship document.

How to get an enhanced driver’s license in Michigan​

• Collect all the required documents like your passport/birth certificate, Social Security card, bank statements/utility bills, your current driver’s license, and, if needed, your marriage certificate/court order if your name is different from the citizenship document.
• Then, book your in-person appointment at the Michigan Secretary of State branch online.
• Visit the office on the date of the appointment. Produce the required documents, take a new photo, and pay the license fee.
• They’ll send you the enhanced driver’s license soon.

What does a Michigan enhanced driver’s license look like?

It will look similar to a standard USA license, but has a U.S. flag icon with the word “Enhanced” at the top. The word indicates that the license is REAL ID-compliant, which you can use for sea/land border crossings and serves as a citizenship document, making air travel within North America seamless.

How much is a Michigan enhanced driver’s license?

It will cost $45 for an enhanced driver’s license in Michigan for a new one and $38 if you’re renewing it.