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The dates and deadlines you need to know when running for office. Find the requirements for filing for office and filing campaign finance statements.
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Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
Office of the Great Seal
Check here for links to information about REAL ID.
Title and registration requirements; special titles; name changes; address changes; license plate fees; insurance requirements; new Michigan residents; lost titles; lost license plates; and deceased vehicle owners.
Disability parking and placard information, disability parking, disability plate, disabled parking permit, and wheelchair.
Recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, watercraft, ORVs, and trailers.
The International Registration Plan (IRP) - a program for registering and licensing of commercial vehicles in interstate operations among member jurisdictions (states or provinces).
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) online service for customers filing financial statements and liens through the Secretary of State.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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MARCH 27, 2021
in response to comments by MIGOP Chair Ron Weiser
"The people of Michigan deserve more than a half-apology when the leader of one of our two major political parties suggests violence over democracy."
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Arabic language ballots are available for the first time in state history at clerk offices in the cities of Dearborn and Hamtramck.
"Today’s decision is a devastating blow to freedom in America.
Absentee ballots for the Tuesday, Aug. 2 statewide primary election are now available at local clerk offices and will soon be mailed to voters who have already applied to vote absentee.
The Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX this week by releasing its final report today.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited a Road to Restoration clinic in Flint . . .
As Michigan’s chief election officer my responsibility is to ensure our elections are accessible, safe, secure, and that the results are an accurate reflection of the will of the people.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cut two ribbons.
Today, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General, and community partners hosted a Road to Restoration clinic in Pontiac, helping Michiganders get back on the road after new state laws lifted driver’s license suspensions for tens of thousands of residents.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the opening of a new office and self-service station at 580 East Warren Avenue in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood.
The Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports today released its initial recommendations following three years of work researching and developing strategies to support and promote opportunities in the state for girls and women in sports.
