Michigan law Sections 257.219 and 257.220 outline grounds for refusing vehicle registration, transfer of titles, or salvage certificates, including false information, fraud, or unpaid fees. The law also mandates checking vehicle records and stolen vehicle indexes before issuing registration or titles. Temporary registration plates cannot be issued if violations are unresolved.
Registration can be refused if the application contains false information, if the vehicle is stolen, if required fees are unpaid, or if there are unresolved violations related to temporary plates.
The department checks the vehicle's engine and serial numbers against registered and stolen vehicle indexes to confirm its identity and status.
No, Michigan law prohibits issuing temporary plates until any violations are resolved or the vehicle is transferred to a responsible person subject to use tax.
The secretary of state will refuse registration if there is reasonable belief the vehicle is stolen or involved in fraud, and you may need to resolve these issues before registration is approved.