Do you get a title when you lease a car in Michigan?
You normally don’t get a copy of the title, as that goes to the leasing company. Rarely, you may receive a title copy to register the vehicle with your state’s department of motor vehicles. If you purchase the vehicle outright after the lease contract, you receive the official title at that point.
How do I register a leased vehicle in Michigan?
What You’ll Need to Register your Vehicle in Michigan

- Completed Application for Michigan Vehicle Title (Form TR-11L)
- Proof of identity (driver’s license, passport, or ID card)
- Proof of vehicle ownership.
- Proof of Michigan no-fault car insurance.
- Payment for applicable fees & taxes.
Do you pay sales tax on a leased car in Michigan?
When a leasing company takes delivery of a vehicle in Michigan, the transaction is not subject to sales tax if the leasing company has a Michigan use tax registration number and claims tax paid on lease receipts.
Can I lease a car and have someone else insure it?
In most cases, insurance companies require the potential policyholder to prove that they have insurable interest in the vehicle before they agree to insure the car. Typically, insurance companies consider people like the co-signer of a car, vehicle owner, or leaseholder to be people with insurable interest.

What documents do I need to register my car in Michigan?
How much is Michigan car registration fee?
Title fee: $15. Vehicle registration late fee: $10. Vehicle title late fee: $15. Vehicle registration transfer fee: $10.
What fees are negotiable when leasing a car?
Acquisition Fee: Acquisition fees usually range between $250 and $1,000 (luxury vehicles are on the higher end). The acquisition fee can sometimes be negotiable, but it’s rare. Often time the fee is added to the Capitalized Cost (price of the vehicle) so that it’s rolled into the monthly lease payment.