Quick Answer
What do I need for a Michigan driver's license restoration (michigan)?
A Michigan license restoration hearing requires a substance use evaluation completed within the last 90 days, at least three (usually six) notarized letters of support, a certified driving record, and proof of continuous sobriety of at least 12 months. The hearing request is filed with the Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight (OHAO), and you must prove your case by clear and convincing evidence.
Required Forms
- Substance Use EvaluationCompleted by a licensed evaluator within 90 days
- Request for HearingOHAO hearing request form
Documents to Gather
Filing Steps, In Order
- 1.Confirm your eligibility date has passed on your driving record
- 2.Establish and document your sobriety date
- 3.Get a current substance use evaluation from a licensed evaluator
- 4.Collect notarized support letters covering sobriety, character, and need to drive
- 5.Assemble the packet and submit the hearing request to OHAO
- 6.Prepare for the hearing — expect detailed questions about your drinking history
- 7.If granted, install any required interlock device and follow the restrictions
Costs (Estimated)
No OHAO filing fee for the hearing request. Substance use evaluations typically run $150–$400; license reinstatement fee $125.
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