Michigan § 257.529 - Transfer of registration.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.529 — Transfer of registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.529. Transfer of registration.
This chapter shall not prevent the owner of a motor vehicle, the registration of which has been suspended hereunder, from effecting a bona fide transfer of such motor vehicle to another person whose rights or privileges are not suspended under this chapter nor prevent the registration of such motor vehicle by such transferee. This chapter shall not in anywise affect the rights of any conditional vendor, chattel mortgagee, or lessor of a motor vehicle registered in the name of another as owner who becomes subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.529
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.529 cover?
Section 257.529 ("Transfer of registration.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 257.529?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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