Form RD-108 at a glance
What it is: RD-108 (Rev. 06/26) is the Michigan Department of State Application for Title and Registration Statement of Vehicle Sale.
Who signs: Purchaser or lessor's signature and Co-purchaser's signature, each with a Date; Lessee's signature and Co-lessee's signature; and the Signature of dealer's agent with the Printed name of dealer's agent.
The dealer's agent certifies this vehicle was delivered to the named purchaser or lessee on the delivery date indicated on the form, all information on this form is accurate and the vehicle is subject only to the secured interest listed on this form.
A filled-in Form RD-108 example: a dealer files for a new vehicle
How to fill out Form RD-108, box by box
Purchase date, Stock number and Delivery date
Enter the Purchase date, Stock number and Delivery date.
Dealer, Address, City, County, ZIP code, Dealer license # and Phone #
Enter the Dealer, Address, City, ZIP code and Phone #.
Enter the County, State MI and Dealer license #.
Vehicle sold New, Used or Demo and Sales tax license #
Mark New, Used or Demo for the Vehicle sold, and enter the Sales tax license #.
Trade-in
Mark Trade-in Yes or No.
For the Trade-in, enter the Vehicle identification number (VIN) and Trade-in make.
Enter the Trade-in year.
Vehicle history and title brand disclosure
Mark Police vehicle, Municipal vehicle or Taxi under Vehicle history and title brand disclosure.
Mark Vehicle has been flood damaged or Salvage title was previously issued.
Odometer mileage disclosure
The odometer mileage reading must match the mileage reading disclosed to the purchaser on the title or mileage statement.
Mark Actual mileage or Not actual mileage.
Title only, New plate, Renewal or Transfer
Mark Title only, New plate, Renewal or Transfer.
Year, Make, Body style, County of residence, Vehicle identification number (VIN) and Base MSRP or empty weight
Enter the Year, Make and Body style.
Enter the County of residence.
Enter the Vehicle identification number (VIN).
Enter the Base MSRP or empty weight.
Driver's license, ID, or FEIN number of all owners or lessees
Enter the Driver's license, ID, or FEIN number of all owners or lessees 1) 2).
Complete name/address of all owners/lessors
Enter the Complete name/address of all owners/lessors.
Complete names and address of all lessees
Enter the Complete names and address of all lessees.
Michigan no-fault insurance company, Policy or binder #, Secured interest, Lien code ID, Address, Lien filing date and City, state, ZIP
Enter the Michigan no-fault insurance company.
Enter the Policy or binder # and the Secured interest Address, Lien code ID, Lien filing date and City, state, ZIP.
License plate fee, Plate transfer fee, Title fee, Sales tax and Total - transfer to line 5
Enter the License plate fee, Plate transfer fee, Title fee, Sales tax and Total - transfer to line 5.
1. Purchase price of vehicle (including freight and accessories) and 2. Other taxable charges
1. Purchase price of vehicle (including freight and accessories)
2. Other taxable charges (documentary, service, temp. reg. fees, etc.)
3. Trade-in sales tax credit
3. Trade-in sales tax credit
4. Total taxable price (line 1 + 2 + 2a - 3)
4. Total taxable price (line 1 + 2 + 2a - 3)
5. Sales tax + plate fee + title fee (from total above), 6. Non-taxable charges and 7. Total delivered price
5. Sales tax + plate fee + title fee (from total)
6. Non-taxable charges (labor, service contract, etc.)
7. Total delivered price (line 1 + 2 + 2a + 5 + 6)
8. Cash on deposit and 9. Cash due on delivery
8. Cash on deposit
9. Cash due on delivery
10. Trade-in and 11. Minus lien
10. Trade-in
11. Minus lien
12. Total down payment and 13. Unpaid balance to be financed
12. Total down payment
13. Unpaid balance to be financed
14. Insurance/additional product charge*
14. Insurance/additional product charge
15. Total amount of finance contract (line 13 + 14)
15. Total amount of finance contract (line 13 + 14)
Purchaser warning: Do not sign a blank form!
Purchaser warning: Do not sign a blank form! The purchaser is purchasing or leasing this vehicle and is applying for a Michigan certificate of title and registration or, if the lessee, applying for a registration.
The purchaser certifies the driver's license is not suspended, revoked, or denied as a repeat offender and the purchaser is eligible to purchase or register this vehicle.
The purchaser further certifies that if a tax exemption is shown on the form it is valid.
Signature of dealer's agent, Printed name of dealer's agent, Title and Printed name of salesperson
Enter the Printed name of dealer's agent, Title and Printed name of salesperson next to the Signature of dealer's agent.
BFS-4 temporary registration number
BFS-4 temporary registration number (this number may be handwritten).
Note to purchasers
Note to purchasers:
If you do not receive your vehicle title within 45 days, contact the Department of State Information Center at (888) 767-6424.
Common questions about Form RD-108
What is an RD108 form in Michigan?
RD-108 (Rev. 06/26) is the Michigan Department of State Application for Title and Registration Statement of Vehicle Sale. Form must be typed only. See Dealer Manual for permitted handwritten corrections.
Is there a deadline?
The dealer certifies the dealership will apply for title and registration in the purchaser's name within 21 days of the delivery date, and that paper or electronic copies of all signed documents were provided to the purchaser.
Are there fees?
Title late fee: $50 ($100 for B dealer floor planned vehicles) (checked November 1, 2026). a. Optional electronic $34 filing fee: selected and agree to pay the optional $34 electronic filing fee (checked November 1, 2026).
Sources
[1] Form RD-108 (Rev. 06/26), Application for Title and Registration Statement of Vehicle Sale, Michigan Department of State (the Official source link on this page).
