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A family member’s documents may be used if the family relationship can be established.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/License-and-ID/Applying_for_lic_or_ID_SOS_428.pdf?hash=F6ED707ACCFC0B518C77303EA81CA19E&rev=a6597785127640d5ad45c79c17954876"},{"label":"Parent or guardian accompanies the teen to the office","detail":null,"who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-under-18"},{"label":"Complete Segment 1 and its state exam before the Level 1 office visit","detail":null,"who":"under18","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-under-18"},{"label":"Payment for the $25 Level 1 licensing fee","detail":null,"who":"under18","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-under-18"},{"label":"Payment for the $25 Temporary Instruction Permit fee","detail":null,"who":"18plus","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-18-older"},{"label":"Be ready for a vision exam and license photo","detail":null,"who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-18-older"},{"label":"Pass the adult written knowledge test online or at the office","detail":"Office testing has no test fee. The optional online test costs $6.50, separately from the TIP fee.","who":"18plus","group":"other","sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-18-older"}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-18-older","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/michigan","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/michigan/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/michigan/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/michigan/facts.json"}}