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Ignition Interlock Installation Process

Need an ignition interlock installed?
We make installation easy. Follow the steps below to book your appointment and get back on the road quickly and safely.

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Need an ignition interlock installed? We’re here to make the process simple and stress-free. Whether it’s your first time or you’re looking to transfer an existing device, our team will guide you every step of the way. From understanding your legal requirements to booking your installation, we’ll help you get back on the road quickly and safely. Start by following the steps below to get started.

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1. Check Your License Status

Visit the Michigan Secretary of State’s website to verify your eligibility for license reinstatement.

  • Click this link then click the Go TO DAIS button (to access the Driver Appeal Integrated System).
  • Sign-in or create an account then follow the prompts to access the “Secretary of State Online Services.”

NOTE: You will need to provide your driver license number.

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1. Check Your License Status

Visit the Michigan Secretary of State’s website to verify your eligibility for license reinstatement.

  • Click this link then click the Go TO DAIS button (to access the Driver Appeal Integrated System).
  • Sign-in or create an account then follow the prompts to access the “Secretary of State Online Services.”

NOTE: You will need to provide your driver license number.

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2. Review Your Requirements

If you’re required to take a road test as part of your reinstatement, ensure that you install the ignition interlock device first, as required by Michigan law (MCL 257.304(4)).

2. Review Your Requirements

If you’re required to take a road test as part of your reinstatement, ensure that you install the ignition interlock device first, as required by Michigan law (MCL 257.304(4)).

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3. Schedule Your Installation

Call Smart Start Michigan at 888.234.0198 to schedule your ignition interlock installation at a convenient location.

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3. Schedule Your Installation

Call Smart Start Michigan at 888.234.0198 to schedule your ignition interlock installation at a convenient location.

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4. Submit Your Documention

After installation, you will receive an official installation certificate with a raised seal. You must then take the physical copy and submit it to the *Michigan Secretary of State to officially begin your required interlock monitoring period.

*If you are obtaining your license through a Specialty Court, you must take your installation certificate to your monitoring authority who will then submit to the Secretary of State for you.

 

4. Submit Your Documention

After installation, you will receive an official installation certificate with a raised seal. You must then take the physical copy and submit it to the *Michigan Secretary of State to officially begin your required interlock monitoring period.

*If you are obtaining your license through a Specialty Court, you must take your installation certificate to your monitoring authority who will then submit to the Secretary of State for you.

 

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Our technicians are on-call 24/7 to assist you with any need. You’ll receive reliable and helpful service, backed with full manufacturer support at any time.

Bilingual support is offered 24/7.

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24/7 Emergency support

Rain or shine, night or day, our technicians are on-call 24/7 to assist you. Knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful, you’ll receive reliable and helpful service, backed with full manufacturer support at any time. Bilingual support is offered 24/7.

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Our services are driven by experienced, knowledgeable, and courteous staff — available to help 24/7. We offer fair pricing on comprehensive Ignition Interlock Device services and are conveniently located throughout Michigan and Wisconsin. We offer fair, reliable, and easy-to-understand programs for all our devices at convenient locations throughout Michigan and Wisconsin.

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Founded in 2002, Smart Start Michigan has provided ignition interlock devices and electronic monitoring devices throughout the state – earning a strong reputation as the premier provider of services and technologies for electronic monitoring devices.

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