{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","alternate_language":[{"language":"es","url":"https://migrantusa.com/es/dmv/id-estatal-por-estado/michigan/"}],"as_of":"2026-06-28","attribution":"MigrantUSA Editorial. Michigan driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants. https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/michigan/","dateModified":"2026-06-28","description":"Michigan driver license and non-driver ID: what the Michigan Secretary of State accepts, the SSN rule, REAL ID and fees. No credential without lawful status.","disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting.","faqs":[{"answer":"No. The Michigan Secretary of State does not accept B1 or B2 visitor visas, or visa-waiver (WB/WT) stamps, as evidence of legal presence for a license or state ID. F-1 students must present Form I-20 and J-1 exchange visitors must present Form DS-2019, along with a valid unexpired foreign passport, the US visa, and evidence of entry.","question":"Can a B1/B2 visa holder get a Michigan state ID or driver license?"},{"answer":"Yes, if you have lawful presence. Michigan requires proof of a valid Social Security number; if you are ineligible for one, you must present a letter from the Social Security Administration documenting the reason, and the letter cannot be more than 1 year old. Without an SSN or proof of ineligibility, the application cannot be processed.","question":"Can I get a Michigan ID if I am not eligible for a Social Security number?"},{"answer":"A standard state ID card is $10 and a standard first-time driver license is $25. An Enhanced Driver License is $45 and an Enhanced State ID is $30. Standard state IDs are free for applicants age 65+ or who are legally blind.","question":"How much do Michigan state ID and driver license cost?"},{"answer":"A valid unexpired foreign passport with a US visa and evidence of entry, a Permanent Resident Card (I-551), an I-551 stamp or I-94, or other USCIS documents showing legal presence. All documents must be in English or include an English translation, and proof of Michigan residency is also required.","question":"What documents prove legal presence for a Michigan license or ID?"}],"generated":"2026-06-28","isBasedOn":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/license-and-id/license-and-id-document-requirements","language":"en","license":"https://migrantusa.com/terms/","name":"Michigan driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantUSA","url":"https://migrantusa.com/"},"source_urls":["https://www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/license-and-id/license-and-id-document-requirements","https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/first-time-license-or-id"],"state":"Michigan","type":"dmv-state","url":"https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/michigan/"}