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257.313 – Operator's or chauffeur's license; loss, destruction, mutilation, or illegibility; duplicate; proof | Michigan Law

Learn how to get a duplicate Michigan driver's license if yours is lost, damaged, or illegible, including proof requirements and exemptions.

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257.313 – Operator's or chauffeur's license; loss, destruction, mutilation, or illegibility; duplicate; proof

Michigan Vehicle Code § 257.313

Summary
This law allows Michigan drivers to obtain a duplicate driver's license if their original is lost, destroyed, mutilated, or illegible, provided certain conditions are met. The process requires proof of loss or damage and a fee, with the secretary of state verifying the driver's record beforehand. Certain destructions, as specified in another section, are exempt from this process.
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In simple terms: Learn how to get a duplicate Michigan driver's license if yours is lost, damaged, or illegible, including proof requirements and exemptions.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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