ERT for Powersports Transactions

2026-11-03

The State of Michigan is seeking to create functionality between the Michigan Department of State ’ s system of vehicle records , and an Electronic Registration and Title ( ERT ) platform to process powersports transactions . Powersports transactions include watercraft , snowmobile , moped , off - road vehicle ( ORV ), and accompanying untitled trailers through an ERT platform . The functionality would be similar to how vehicle dealers currently process their vehicle title and registration transactions utilizing an electronic registration and title platform . The Michigan Department of State will use information obtained from this RFI to determine the feasibility of using an ERT provider to conduct powersports transactions . Requirements At a minimum , any solution considered by the Michigan Department of State for an ERT powersports platform must comply with the Michigan Vehicle Code and the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act . At a minimum the Michigan Department of State is seeking information regarding the following : Ability to process watercraft , off - road vehicle , snowmobile , accompanying non - titled trailers , and moped transactions . Transactions include transfer of ownership , registration issuance , and registration renewals . Calculate and collect sales tax . Calculate and collect title fee ( if applicable ) for each transaction . Calculate and collect proper registration fee ( if applicable ) for each transaction type . Calculate and collect proper plate fee for trailer transactions . All funds collected will be sent in a nightly electronic fund transfer . Print application receipt and temporary registration ( if applicable ). Issue temporary watercraft registration to customer .

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