What an OWI Costs in Michigan
Fees and fines set by the state. Attorney fees, insurance increases, and lost work come on top and vary by case.
License reinstatement fee
$125
Paid to the Secretary of State before a suspended, revoked or restricted license is returned.
Fine, first OWI
$100 to $500 ($200 to $700 for High BAC)
Official sources
- MCL 257.625 — Operating while intoxicated
- MCL 257.625f — Refusal; hearing
- Michigan Vehicle Code (excerpt) — Driving while intoxicated and reckless driving
- Michigan SOS — Substance Abuse and Driving
- Michigan SOS — High BAC Offenses
- Michigan SOS — Habitual Alcohol Offender
- Michigan SOS — Driver’s License Hearing Request
- Michigan SOS — Implied Consent Request for Hearing
- Michigan SOS — Officer’s Report of Refusal (DI-93)
- Michigan SOS — License restoration hearings and interlock
- Michigan State Police OHSP — Impaired Driving Law
- Michigan State Police OHSP — Costs and consequences of driving impaired
- Michigan State Police OHSP — Under 21 brochure
- Senate Fiscal Agency — SB 400 (2021) summary as enacted
- Michigan SCAO — Mandatory jail minimums for OWI 2nd and 3rd
- Michigan Traffic Benchbook — OWI causing serious impairment
- Michigan Traffic Benchbook — OWI causing death
- Michigan Attorney General — First-time OWI set-aside
- MCL 257.319 — Suspension or revocation; restricted license
- MCL 257.625b — Screening, assessment, and rehabilitative programs
- Michigan SCAO — Misdemeanor case processing outline
- Michigan Traffic Benchbook — Sobriety court and specialty court interlock program
- Office of the Governor — Clean slate for first OWI and 0.08 limit kept (2021)
- MCL 257.320e — License reinstatement fee
Educational information, not legal advice. Michigan law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) and talk to a licensed Michigan attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.