Section R. 325.11914 - ReciprocityRule 1914.
(1) An operator certificate in a comparable classification may be issued by the department, without examination, to an individual who holds a similar operator certificate in another state, a territory or possession of the United States, or another country, if the requirements for certification of operators under which the certificate was issued are comparable to the requirements prescribed by this part.(2) The department may issue a temporary certificate for an individual who petitions for reciprocity under subrule (1) of this rule. The temporary certificate shall expire at such time as the individual has an opportunity to obtain the results from taking the next available equivalent Michigan certification exam but shall not exceed 18 months in duration. If the individual fails the equivalent Michigan certification exam, he or she will not be eligible for any additional temporary certification.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.11914