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.
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 register to vote in Michigan, an individual must:
☑ Be a Michigan resident
☑ Be a United States citizen
☑ Be 17.5 years of age and 18 by Election Day to vote (eligible 16- and 17-year-olds can pre-register to vote)
☑ Not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison
State ID cards are free for individuals who:
For more details, including how to schedule an office visit, visit the ID with no fee page.
If you do not qualify for a no-fee ID, the cost at a Secretary of State office is $10.
Proof of identity and residency are required when applying for a state ID card. Review the required documents for a license or ID (SOS-428) for more details or call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424).
Yes. Persons experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity can register to Vote. You have a right to vote regardless of housing stability.
No, you do not need to show identification at the polling place in order to vote, but you will be asked as a part of the process and must show it if you have it. When you arrive at the polling place to vote, you will be asked to present a photo ID such as a Michigan driver's license or identification card. However, if you do not have an acceptable form of ID or did not bring it with you to the polls, you can still vote.
You must complete an Application to Vote. On the back of this form, you will provide additional information and sign attesting to your identity.
If you vote without showing photo identification, your vote will be counted.
You must be a Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote).
There are a few recommended options for eligible voters without a permanent home address. You can:
