VETERANS:
DRIVER LICENSE RESTORATION
Road to Restoration Clinics
The Department of State, along with the Department of Attorney General, DTE Energy and other partners,
is holding free clinics to assist individuals who are eligible in understanding how to have their license
restored. Residents meet one-on-one with a member of the MDOS staff and/or a volunteer attorney to
review your driving record and determine the steps necessary to regain your driver’s license.
Pre-scheduling appointments is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
City of Detroit's Parking Fine Reduction Program
The program covers "Expired Meter" and "No Parking" violations. And to be eligible for the half-off program, a vehicle's registered owner must adhere to the following listed requirements:
1. Vehicle license plate(s) must be registered in the City of Detroit.
2. Registered owners must not have more than one (1) unpaid ticket on their parking record, including the
currently issued ticket. (This includes all outstanding City of Detroit parking tickets owed on multiple
vehicles registered to the same owner).
3. Parking ticket(s) must be paid within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
NOTE:
DHHS may assist with the License and Registration Fees Through the ESS program:
Include, but are not limited to, transportation, special clothing, tools, physical exams, vehicle purchases,
vehicle insurance and vehicle repair. ESS may be authorized by MDHHS or PATH program. When needed
to obtain, maintain, or enhance a person’s employment when it has been verified that funds are not avail-
able from other sources.
Examples:
- One-time work-related expenses such as:
- Payment for license fees (vehicle, trade certification)
- Purchase of professional tools
- Vehicle inspection, sales tax on vehicle purchases, estimate or towing
Client should contact the case worker for more info or request services through
BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
First, to apply you MUST have 3 forms of Identification such as:
- Bridge Card or Medicaid Card or State / Federal aid such as WIC, SSI, SSD, etc.
- Bills in your name (cell phone, etc.)
- Tax document (non-junk mail)
Second, Make an appointment at Wayne County Clerk: 313-967-6938
OR
MUST be on time, NO GRACE PERIOD for appointment time!
& Same-Day Birth Certificate $$15-25
STATE IDS:
Make an appointment with the Secretary of State at the website below:
Take your Birth Certificate plus 3 identifying documents and prepare to pay a $10 fee for the ID.
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD:
You will need your Birth Certificate and State ID or Driver's License FIRST! Then simply go to
your nearest Social Security Office.
FINANCIAL HELP FOR OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION
In accordance with Michigan law [MCL 28.292(14)], the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) waives
the fees for a State of Michigan Personal Identification Card (PID) for applicants who present good
cause. The statute includes four instances of good cause: individuals 65 or over; those who are legally
blind; those who wish to add or remove a heart insignia; and drivers whose licenses have been suspen-
ded or those with a physical or mental disability. The statute also allows the fee to be waived for "a per-
son who presents other good cause for a fee waiver."
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MDOS has identified four instances, in addition to the four statutorily mandated instances, of good cause
in which it will waive the $10 PID fee in accordance with MCL 28.292(14)(d): MDOS will waive the $10 PID
fee for individuals who provide documentary evidence specified by MDOS demonstrating that the appli-
cant is currently receiving benefits from one of the following programs:
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services State Disability Assistance (SDA)
- Social Security Administration Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI)
- Social Security Administration Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI)
To apply, go to your local Secretary of State office.
See other similar programs below!
DETROIT & METRO DETROIT
Wayne County has an Ordinance (Sec. 129-311) that allows for a waiver of fees under $20 or less
and allows for Social Service agencies to assist clients to obtain their birth certificates at 50% of
the required fee of $22 upon evidence of economic hardship.
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Crossroads--Main Office
2424 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313-831-2787 For appointments call 313-831-2000 (Allecia)
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Crossroads Employment Offices
2424 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48215
Phone: 313-831-2787
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Crossroads at Salem
21230 Moross
Detroit, MI 48236
Phone: 313-822-4441
Crossroads is a social service outreach agency with two locations in Detroit. Must call at 8 a.m.
SHARP for appointment for the next day. Crossroads will help with paying for Birth Certificate,
and document will be sent by mail to State. The State will return the document to Crossroads
where you can pick up in 6 to 8 weeks. Also helps with children's Birth Certificate.
DETROIT ID PROGRAM Beginning again on 9/7/24
Detroit Health Department
100 Mack Ave.
OR
Patton Recreation Center
2301 Woodmere
The Detroit ID Card program can help break barriers for the unhoused and segments of the immigrant population.
- All you need is a utility bill or rental agreement or something that verifies your identity
- If you’re unhoused but belong to a shelter, the shelter can provide proof of address
The Detroit ID card program is connected to three credit unions, so people can open accounts. Spanish and other translation services are also available.
How to get a Detroit I.D.:
The Detroit I.D. is for ALL Detroiters, including returning citizens, homeless individuals, and immigrants
regardless of immigration status.
Use it to:
1. Access city services: interact with the Detroit Police Department and Detroit Public Schools
2. Open utility accounts with DTE and Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept.
3. Open a checking or savings account with One Detroit Credit Union
4. Receive discounts at dozens of local businesses and cultural activities across Detroit
LENAWEE COUNTY
Damascus Road Ministries
P.O. Box 426
301 S. Tecumseh
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-265-1900
Damascus Road Ministries (DRM) offers guidance to the homeless and those recently released from
jail or prison. DRM assists clients in getting food, clothing, furniture, work and necessities such as a driver's license or identification card. DRM also offers a daytime warming room during the winter and
acts as an employment agency, screening and finding temporary jobs for many of its clients.
MACOMB COUNTY
MONROE COUNTY
OAKLAND COUNTY
Oakland County's Board of Commissioners has passed a Resolution that will allow for a reduced
or waived fee for birth certificates for those born in Oakland County only, as long as the individual
requesting the reduced or waived fee presents a letter from a Social Service agency indicating that
the person has an economic need.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Washtenaw County Clerk's Office / Washtenaw ID
200 N. Main
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-340-5894
Application Assistance:
Set up an appointment to have an ID Support Clinic volunteer assist you through the process of apply-
ing for a County ID. Bring all documents that you may have to qualify for the 300 point eligibility criteria;
we will walk through step by step to ensure that you meet the criteria prior to getting in line to apply for
an ID. If you do not meet the criteria at an initial consultation, we will provide all resources available to
help you obtain additional identity credentials or residency documents.
Financial Assistance:
The Washtenaw ID Scholarship Fund exists to serve any community member who is need of financial
assistance to receive the Washtenaw ID. In order to qualify for the full financial assistance of $25, indivi-
duals must meet the following criteria.
HOPE Medical Clinic
Mailing address for all programs:
HOPE Clinic
P.O. Box 980311
Ypsilanti, MI 48198-0311
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HOPE Medical & Dental Clinic
518 Harriet
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-484-2989 Administration
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HOPE Wayne Medical Clinic
33608 Palmer
Westland, MI
Phone: 734-710-6688
This clinic offers many services! Also help with applying for state applications and help obtaining birth
certificates and legal ID by covering the application costs and helping to fill out the paperwork with the
client if they have the proof documents needed to submit the application. Also provides limited assist-
ance with bus tokens, AATA Bus Fare applications and occasionally gas vouchers & Ypsilanti thrift shop
vouchers every six months. Hope has a clinical social worker who provides free counseling & referrals.
See email address above!
