Michigan § 257.245 - General distinguishing number and special plates for manufacturer, transporter, or dealer; application; proof; issuance; duration; fee.
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§ 257.245. General distinguishing number and special plates for manufacturer, transporter, or dealer; application; proof; issuance; duration; fee.
(1) A manufacturer, transporter, or dealer may apply to the department on the appropriate form for a general distinguishing number and for 1 or more special plates. The applicant shall submit proof of the applicant's status as a bona fide manufacturer, transporter, or dealer as may reasonably be required by the department.
(2) The department, upon granting the application, shall issue a special plate with a general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant and displayed on the special plate. The distinguishing number for a special plate must be different from every other special plate.
(3) A manufacturer or transporter may make application on a form prescribed by the secretary of state for 1 or more special plates, which are valid for 3 years. Upon approval of the application, the fee for 1 or more special plates is 3 times the annual fee assessed under section 803.
(4) A dealer may make application on a form prescribed by the secretary of state for 1 or more special plates, which are valid for the term of the license held by the dealer. Upon approval of the application, the fee for 1 or more special plates is the term of years of the license held by the dealer times the fee assessed under section 803.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.245 cover?
Section 257.245 ("General distinguishing number and special plates for manufacturer, transporter, or dealer; application; proof; issuance; duration; fee.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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