All requestors must complete Section A.
Vehicle sold: return your registration and unused plate or tab within 30 days from the date of transfer or title assignment.
Snowmobile sold: there is no provision in Michigan law that allows for a refund when a person registers a snowmobile then sells it.
Death of vehicle owner: when a vehicle or watercraft owner dies, only the surviving spouse may apply for a refund for the time remaining on the license plate.
Sales tax: send all sales tax refund requests to the Michigan Department of Treasury, Technical Services Section, PO Box 30698, Lansing, MI 48909-8198.
Approved refunds: typically issued from Lansing within six weeks after the completed form and documents are received.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form A-226 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 36 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 6 min |
| Edition | 04/26 |
| Issuing agency | Michigan Department of State |
| Where to mail | The appropriate address for the type of refund requested |
| Other names | A-226, A226, Form A-226, Michigan A-226, MI A-226, Michigan Department of State Refund Request Form |
| Official source | Form A-226 (Rev 04/26), Michigan Department of State |
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