AR-0018 - Application for Motor Vehicle Specialty or Master Mechanic Certification

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by Patrick

Application form AR-0018 used by the Michigan Department of State under Public Act 300 of 1974 for requesting Motor Vehicle Specialty or Master Mechanic certification. Collects applicant identity, birth date, home address, contact details, driver license/ID, email, and Social Security number, plus education and training history. Requires selecting repair categories tested and being applied for, reporting arrests or convictions within the past 10 years, and submitting a $25.00 fee by check or money order. Includes certification and signature authorization for release of criminal history records.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Personal Information

Education and Training

Repair Categories

Arrests or Convictions

Fees and Payment

Certification and Signature

Instructions for Completing Application

AR-0018 (5/2016) By Authority of Public Act 300 of 1974 Michigan Department of State DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Clear Form | APPLICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SPECIALTY or MASTER MECHANIC CERTIFICATION
Please read instructions on back before completing.
Please TYPE or PRINT | | | | THIS FORM IS USED FOR ORIGINAL | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | MECHANIC CERTIFIC | | ATION ONLY. | | | 1. NAME | (First) | (Middle) | (Last) | 2. BIRTH DATE (Month) | (Day) | | (Year) | 3. HOME ADDRESS (Street) (City) (County) (State) (Zip) | 4. CONTACT TELEPHONE \# | 5. DRIVER LICENSE OR ID NUMBER | 6. EMAIL ADDRESS | 7. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | | --- | --- | --- | --- | 8. A. Circle the highest school grade completed: 8 or under 9 10 11 12 GED College: 1 2 3 4 B. Number of months of vehicle mechanic education or training you have received: C. Number of years you have been employed as a motor vehicle mechanic: D. States/jurisdictions where you are presently licensed or certified as a motor vehicle mechanic: | 9. CHECK THE REPAIR CATEGORIES IN WHICH YOU HAVE PASSED TESTS AND ARE APPLYING FOR MECHANIC CERTIFICATION.
Automobiles and Light Trucks (Vehicles under 10,000 \#GVW) L. 􀂆 Collision-Related Mechanical Repair
A. 􀂆 All Repairs B through I (Master Certification) M. 􀂆 Motorcycle
B. 􀂆 Engine Repair N. 􀂆 Recreational Trailer
C. 􀂆 Automatic Transmission O. 􀂆 BAIID
D. 􀂆 Manual Transmission, Front and Rear Drive Axle Heavy-Duty Trucks (Vehicles over 10,000 \#GVW)
E. 􀂆 Front End, Suspension and Steering Systems P. 􀂆 All Truck Repairs Q through V (Master Certification)
F. 􀂆 Brakes and Braking Systems Q. 􀂆 Engine Repair-Gasoline
G. 􀂆 Electrical Systems R. 􀂆 Engine Repair-Diesel
H. 􀂆 Heating and Air Conditioning S. 􀂆 Drive Train
I. 􀂆 Engine Tune-Up/Performance T. 􀂆 Brakes and Braking Systems
J. 􀂆 Pre-1973 Vehicles U. 􀂆 Suspension and Steering Systems
K. 􀂆 Unitized Body Structural Repair V. 􀂆 Electrical Systems | | --- | | 10. ARRESTS OR CONVICTIONS-Have you been arrested or convicted of a crime, other than a traffic violation, in Michigan or any other state within the past 10 years? 􀂆 NO 􀂆 YES If your answer is YES, give complete details of all arrests or convictions which took place in the past 10 years.
Attach an additional sheet, if necessary.
Details:
Date of Arrest(s) or Conviction(s): Court(s): City and State: | | 11. FEE-A FEE OF $25.00 MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIALTY OR MASTER MECHANIC CERTIFICATION. Enclose a check or money order made payable to STATE OF MICHIGAN. Applications without the correct fee will be returned. Mail application and fee to:
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUSINESS LICENSING SECTION
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48918 | 12. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE I certify to the truth and accuracy of representations made in this application, including all statements attached hereto, and further agree that any legal process affecting me served on the Secretary of State or his/her deputies shall have the same effect as if personally served on me, and hereby authorize the release of all criminal history information that pertains to me on file at the Michigan State Police Central Records Division or at any court of record. Any misleading, incomplete, or false statement may be grounds for revocation, suspension, or denial of certification as a Michigan motor vehicle mechanic. Don't forget to sign and date the form before mailing. Signature Date INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION Item 1 Enter your last, first, and middle names. Item 2 Enter your birth date. Item 3 Enter your home address. Item 4……Enter your contact telephone number. Item 5 Enter your driver license or State of Michigan ID number. Item 6 Enter your email address. Item 7 Enter your Social Security Number (SSN) Item 8 A. Circle the highest grade you completed in school.

FAQs

What certification types does AR-0018申请 cover?

AR-0018 is for applying for Motor Vehicle Specialty certification or Master Mechanic certification.

Which sections must be completed regarding experience and testing?

Applicants must provide education/training duration, years employed as a motor vehicle mechanic, and check the repair categories in which they have passed tests and are applying.

What fee and payment method are required?

A $25.00 fee must accompany the application, paid by check or money order payable to the State of Michigan.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by Patrick