Michigan Driver's License Restoration Paperwork
Full Secretary of State restoration packet preparation for Michigan residents whose license has been revoked for two or more alcohol or drug-related offenses.
Important: Clear Path Document Services is a non-attorney document preparation service and cannot provide legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created. Read full disclaimer
Quick Answer
A Michigan driver's license restoration hearing is the Secretary of State administrative process required after multiple alcohol or drug-related convictions. Petitioners must prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that their substance-use problem is under control and likely to remain under control. Clear Path Document Services prepares and assembles the petition, sobriety statement, evaluation, drug screen, and testimonial letters.
Who qualifies for this service?
This document preparation service is a fit for Michigan residents who match the criteria below. If your situation is different, contact us and we'll tell you whether we can help or whether you should speak with an attorney.
- Michigan resident with a revocation for two or more alcohol or drug-related driving offenses.
- At least the minimum statutory waiting period since your most recent revocation (typically one or five years).
- Current substance-use evaluation from a state-approved evaluator within the last 90 days.
- Documented period of abstinence supported by witnesses willing to write notarized letters.
- Willing to self-represent at the hearing or hire your own attorney for representation.
How the process works
Clear, predictable steps from intake to court-ready paperwork.
Free Eligibility Call
We confirm whether the documents you have are enough to start.
Document Intake
Upload your evaluation, drug screen, driving record, and letter drafts.
Packet Assembly
We index, format, and assemble the full petition packet to SOS standards.
Review With You
You review every page before signing and mailing.
Mail to SOS
Use our mailing instructions to submit to the Office of Hearings.
Paperwork we organize for you
Document preparation only. We do not represent you in court.
Documents and information you'll need
- Substance-use evaluation (within 90 days)
- 10-panel urine drug screen with EtG
- Three to six notarized testimonial letters
- Master driving record
- Sobriety statement in your own words
- Government-issued ID
- Proof of completion of any required treatment
- Ignition Interlock final report (if applicable)
Common mistakes to avoid
Small errors can cost you weeks. Here's what we see most often.
- Submitting an outdated substance-use evaluation (must be within 90 days of filing).
- Using fewer than three testimonial letters or letters from people who don't know your daily life.
- Failing to disclose every prior conviction on the petition.
- Sobriety statement that doesn't match the evaluation's abstinence date.
- Missing the 10-panel drug screen window before the hearing.
What you can expect to pay
Substance-use evaluation, drug screen, and Secretary of State filing fees are paid separately to those providers.
Restoration Packet
$649
Full packet preparation, formatting, and indexing.
Restoration Plus
$849
Packet plus mock-hearing question worksheet and rush turnaround.
Complete Restoration
$1,049
Plus testimonial letter coaching templates and post-hearing follow-up packet.
Court filing fees, recording fees, publication costs, and government charges are separate and paid directly to the court or agency.
Nothing is purchased online. We review every matter first, then send you a written quote — you decide whether to proceed before any payment is due.
Local Michigan considerations
Michigan restoration hearings are conducted by the Secretary of State Administrative Hearings Section (AHS, formerly DAAD) by video or in person. Hearings are governed by the Michigan Administrative Code R 257.301a–.327. Each hearing officer applies the same standard: the petitioner must prove substance abuse is under control and likely to remain under control by clear and convincing evidence.
Key Terms
- Michigan Secretary of State Administrative Hearings Section (AHS)
- The state agency that conducts license restoration and appeal hearings, formerly known as the Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD).
- Clear and convincing evidence
- The legal standard applied at restoration hearings — higher than a preponderance, lower than beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Substance-use evaluation
- A diagnostic assessment by a state-approved evaluator covering history, current status, and prognosis.
- 10-panel drug screen with EtG
- A urine test panel screening for ten common substances plus ethyl glucuronide, an alcohol biomarker.
People Also Ask
Reviewed and updated by the Clear Path document team. Informational only — not legal advice.
Ready to get your paperwork started?
Start the guided intake, or call or text us — we review every matter before quoting a price, and nothing is purchased online.