The Michigan Department of State / Secretary of State will never ask people to send money or personal information via text message, email or QR code. Please contact the Michigan Department of Attorney General for more information on how to identify scams and to file a complaint.
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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Provides safety tips and planning resources for older drivers, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Includes guidance on driving assessments, community mobility options, and how to make decisions about driving as needs change.
Provides information for businesses and individuals that need to access motor vehicle or driving records. Outlines the types of record sales programs available, setting up a record sales account, and how to access record information if you don’t have an account.
Lists services available to military members and veterans. Includes information on license and ID designations, veteran and military service plates, and more.
Helps new residents understand the requirements from registering to vote to obtaining a Michigan driver’s license and license plate.
Provides information for Michigan residents about how to complete a Secretary of State transaction when traveling out of state. Topics include renewing a driver’s license/state ID or vehicle registration, replacing a lost license/ID or plate, changing an address and registering to vote.
Provides helpful information for students who need a first-time license or state ID, renewing a license at age 21, and more.
