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Michigan permit test day: what to bring and where to go

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Tick off each document as you pack it for the Michigan knowledge test, then find your office and book a time. Every item links to the official Michigan Department of State page it comes from.

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Michigan permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the Michigan permit test

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted. Items marked Under 18 apply only to minors.

This checklist covers the requirements we could confirm on official pages. It may not be the whole list, so check the official Michigan document list before you go.

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Identity
Lawful presence
Social Security number
Residency
Parent or guardian
Driver education
Fees
Vision test
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Official list: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers-18-older

Where to go and how to book

Schedule a Secretary of State office visit and pre-apply. Adults obtain a TIP; teens apply for a Level 1 license after Segment 1. Confirm the correct service while booking.

Source: michigan.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

We could not find an official list of test languages for Michigan. Ask your office or check the Michigan Department of State site before you book.

Good to know

Teens complete the Segment 1 exam through driver education. The adult online or office knowledge-test route is for applicants age 18 and older.

Source: michigan.gov

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free Michigan practice test, or see the Michigan DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

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Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-09-29:

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.