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Sterling Heights 60-day Michigan BDIC deadline extension through Secretary of State
My 60-day deadline from the Michigan Secretary of State to complete BDIC is next week. Can I get an extension in Sterling Heights?
Hello Rebecca, The Michigan Department of State maintains strict compliance rules regarding the Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC): - State law strictly requires eligible drivers to pass BDIC within 60 days of the eligibility notice date; the Secretary of State rarely grants extensions - If you miss the 60-day window, violation points are permanently added to your driving record and reported to insurance companies - Because our online course is self-paced and available 24/7, you can complete all modules today to have your completion reported immediately. Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Warren Macomb County BDIC course to prevent insurance points in Michigan
I received an eligibility notice from Michigan Secretary of State for a speeding citation in Warren. Will BDIC keep points off my insurance?
Hello Megan, Yes! Completing an approved Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) protects your driving and insurance records in Michigan: - Eligible drivers have 60 days from the Secretary of State notice date to pass an approved BDIC course - Passing prevents violation points from being entered on your master driving record and keeps the ticket hidden from insurance companies - We report your passing score directly to the Michigan Secretary of State database electronically. Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course eligibility in Ann Arbor
The Michigan Secretary of State sent me an eligibility notice for BDIC after a ticket in Ann Arbor. Will this keep points off my record?
Hello Jason, Yes, taking an approved Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) keeps eligible violation points off your record in Michigan: - Under Michigan law, eligible drivers who receive a BDIC notice have 60 days to pass the course - Passing prevents the Secretary of State from adding violation points to your master driving record and keeps the ticket hidden from insurance companies - We report your completion directly to the Michigan Department of State database electronically. Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Refund — I changed my mind within 24 hours
I signed up for the Grand Rapids course yesterday and have not started a single chapter. Can I get a full refund?
Hello Brittany, Yes — since you have not started any chapters, you qualify for a full refund. Here is the process: - Reply with your name on the account and your order number from the receipt - We will issue the refund to the original payment method within 1-2 business days - Funds usually post to your statement within 3-5 business days Your account stays open, so if you ever need the course later you can re-enroll without setting up a new login. Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Got a letter from Michigan SoS about BDIC
I got a letter from the Michigan Secretary of State in Detroit telling me to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course. Is your course it?
Hello Marcus, Yes — our online course is approved by the Michigan Secretary of State as a Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC). Drivers eligible for BDIC have 0 or 1 prior point on their record at the time of the qualifying offense. A few important steps: - Have the letter handy — it includes a course completion deadline (usually 60 days) - Complete the course before the deadline; we electronically report your completion to the Michigan SoS - The qualifying citation will not be added to your record once SoS processes the completion Reply with your driver's license number and we can double-check eligibility before you pay. Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) Please let us know if you have any further questions!