Do I need a notary for the driver’s license appeal?

No. The form has no notary block; its certificate of mailing contains a declaration under penalties of perjury, but does not specify notarization.

How do I submit the driver’s license appeal?

The form names the circuit court and Secretary of State as recipients. Enter the court address on the form and check the court website for current contact details.

What information does the appeal form request?

It requests petitioner and case details, the date and type of Secretary of State action, and the grounds for setting that action aside.

Can I include additional information with the appeal?

Yes. The form instructs the petitioner to provide details for each checked ground and permits separate sheets if necessary.

Oakland County, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Appeal of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of Driver’s License

A petitioner uses this form to ask a court to review a Secretary of State action suspending, restricting, revoking, or denying driving privileges.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Oakland County · Oakland County, Oakland County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: courts.michigan.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form asks a court to review a Secretary of State action suspending, restricting, revoking, or denying the petitioner’s driving privileges. The petitioner identifies the action and explains why it should be set aside, checking applicable grounds and adding details; separate sheets may be attached if needed. The form also requests a driving record or transcript and includes an order-for-hearing section and certificate of mailing.

Who needs it

A person seeking court review of a Secretary of State action affecting their driving privileges uses this appeal form.

How to submit it

The form names the circuit court and Secretary of State as recipients and lists the Driver Assessment and Appeal Division address in Lansing. Submit it to the court address entered on the form; check the court website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the certificate of mailing includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, but no notarization is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Appeal Form
Download the Appeal of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of Driver’s License form.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the petitioner and case information, identify the Secretary of State action, and explain the grounds for appeal.
3
Add Details if Needed
Provide details for each checked ground and attach separate sheets if necessary.
4
Submit the Appeal
Submit the form to the circuit court address entered on it; the form also lists the Secretary of State as a recipient.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the driver’s license appeal?: No. The form has no notary block; its certificate of mailing contains a declaration under penalties of perjury, but does not specify notarization.
How do I submit the driver’s license appeal?: The form names the circuit court and Secretary of State as recipients. Enter the court address on the form and check the court website for current contact details.
What information does the appeal form request?: It requests petitioner and case details, the date and type of Secretary of State action, and the grounds for setting that action aside.
Can I include additional information with the appeal?: Yes. The form instructs the petitioner to provide details for each checked ground and permits separate sheets if necessary.

Need something notarized?

This Appeal of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of Driver’s License doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.