Appeal of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of Driver’s License
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2023
This form is used to ask a court to review an action by the Secretary of State that resulted in the suspension, restriction, or denial of a driver's license. The filer checks boxes to explain the reasons they believe the action should be overturned.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 257.323, MCL 257.323a-c
Where this fits in a case
AppealStage: Appeal
This form is used when someone believes their driver's license was improperly suspended, restricted, or denied by the Secretary of State and they want a court to review that action.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The petitioner, who is the person appealing the action, fills out this form.
- What does this form ask for?
- It asks the court to review the Secretary of State's action and potentially set it aside based on several listed grounds.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.
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