Filing for office, including petition signature requirements and political party status.
Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
Find information about the Board of State Canvassers and its meeting notices.
Get guidance from the Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight on driver license restoration in Michigan. Learn requirements, hearing steps, and how to prepare for your hearing.
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.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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.
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To file a complaint online, you will need to:
Statement of Complaint (DES-P11) form
To contact the department or submit a complaint by mail:
Michigan Department of State
Driver Education Unit
430 W. Allegan Street, 3rd Floor
Lansing, Michigan 48918
To contact the department or submit a complaint by email:
DriverEd@Michigan.gov
Statement of Complaint (DES-P12) form
To contact the department or submit a complaint by mail:
Michigan Department of State
Driver Education Unit
430 W. Allegan Street, 3rd Floor
Lansing, Michigan 48918
To contact the department or submit a complaint by email:
DriverEd@Michigan.gov
To contact the department or submit a complaint by mail:
Michigan Department of State
Driver Testing Unit
430 W. Allegan Street, 3rd Floor
Lansing, Michigan 48918
To contact the department or submit a complaint by email:
MDOS-DriverTesting@Michigan.gov
This transaction is not available at self-service stations.
This transaction is not available at Secretary of State offices.
Before filing a formal complaint, talk with the manager or administrator of the facility or dealership. They have the authority to work with you and resolve your concerns whenever possible.
If your complaint still isn’t resolved after meeting with the manager or administrator, you may file a complaint with the Michigan Department of State, using our Online Services, mail, fax or email.
The Michigan Department of State's Regulatory Monitoring Division investigates complaints involving motor vehicle sales and repairs. Title and repair issues are two of the most common complaints received.
For vehicle purchases from a dealership:
For vehicle repairs:
The Michigan Department of State only has authority to investigate complaints covered by the Michigan Vehicle Code or the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act.
Complaints about a car dealer, or repair shop:
Complaints outside the authority of the Michigan Department of State:
