{"state":"MI","state_name":"Michigan","topic_slug":"replacement-plates","topic_name":"Replacement plates and credentials","title":"Replace lost plates or registration credentials in Michigan","summary":"Use this path when Michigan plates, tabs, or registration credentials are missing, damaged, or stolen and you need valid credentials before driving or renewing.","when_to_use":"Choose this path when the vehicle is already registered to you but the physical plate, tab, or registration credential needs replacement.","requirements":["plate number or registration details","owner identification","eligible vehicle information for self-service station handling when offered","payment for replacement plates, tab, or registration credentials"],"steps":["Use Michigan's replacement-credential workflow before assuming a normal renewal will fix the missing plate or tab.","Decide whether the request fits an online, self-service station, mail, or branch path based on what is missing.","Confirm whether you still owe a normal renewal after the replacement is processed."],"official_links":[{"label":"Michigan plate order and replacement","href":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/plate-order-and-replacement","note":"Primary Michigan Secretary of State source for replacing plates, tabs, and registration credentials."},{"label":"Michigan self-service stations","href":"https://miselfservicestation.com/?utm_source=MI&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=kiosk"},{"label":"Michigan office appointments","href":"https://dsvsesvc.sos.state.mi.us/TAP/?Link=APPOINTMENT"}],"local_authorities":[],"common_questions":["Can I replace Michigan plates at a self-service station?","Do I need a new tab and plate at the same time?","Will a Michigan replacement request also renew the registration?"],"source_url":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/plate-order-and-replacement","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:18:41","help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official replacement plates and credentials workflow","body":"PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Michigan service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.","label":"Michigan plate order and replacement","href":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/plate-order-and-replacement","placement":"after-steps","disclosure":"Official state service link","tracking_key":"official-start-michigan-replacement-plates"},"coverage_status":"source_backed","confidence_note":"This guide is refreshed from an official state source and has a recent successful sync timestamp."}