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A special provision in law allows a historical vehicle owner to use an authentic Michigan license plate from the same year the historical vehicle was manufactured. The plate can be obtained through a private sale or any other means available.
Reproduction and remanufactured plates as well as authentic dealer and manufacturer plates are not allowed. The plate must display the correct colors for the year of issuance.
Blue plates with white letters were issued from 1984 to through 2006. These may be used as an authentic historic plate if the plate displays an authentic Michigan year tab corresponding to the model year of the historic vehicle. (Because 1984 blue plates were issued without a year tab, applications for 1984 model year historic vehicles do not require a year tab).
To qualify for an authentic license plate, the vehicle must be:
Fee: 35. Authentic license plate applications must be submitted by mail. Applications cannot be processed at a Secretary of State office.
Applying for an authentic historic plate
Owners need the following items:
Send the plate image, proof of ownership, insurance, $35, and completed application to the: