Michigan Gov. Whitmer again extends expiration of licenses, ID cards, vehicle registrations due to COVID-19
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an order Friday again extending the expiration date of licenses, ID cards and vehicle registrations due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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According to the order, if your vehicle registration, operator’s license or chauffeur’s license expired or will expire between Feb. 1 and June 30, you cannot be punished for driving until July 31.
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