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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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Details the efforts of a body of current students appointed by the Michigan Secretary of State to improve youth voter engagement and civic participation at higher ed institutions in Michigan.
A statewide program that encourages residents to volunteer as poll workers. It helps residents learn about the role, sign up, and support secure and accessible elections.
Advised the department implementing the Promote the Vote constitutional amendment in 2019 and other election reforms.
In 2020, a commission reviewed election systems and recommended ways to strengthen election security. It included experts who looked at best practices and ways to protect voters and election workers.
A public safety campaign that encourages drivers to watch for motorcyclists. It provides tips and reminders to help reduce motorcycled-involved crashes and keep the roads safer for everyone.
A challenge for high schools that encourages voter registration among eligible students. Schools are recognized for strong participation and creative civic engagement efforts.
A statewide, nonpartisan contest geared toward increasing student voter participation and engagement on college and university campuses statewide.
An independent commission responsible for drawing Michigan’s political district maps. It aims to create fair and transparent districts using public input.
A program that brings Secretary of State services into communities using mobile office vans. These visits help residents access IDs, voter registration, and other key services in communities across the state.
Information about joining the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Residents can sign up online or while performing various license or ID transactions to help improve and save lives of those in need.
A registry where parents and guardians can list children’s email addresses, phone numbers, and devices to block adult related advertising and keep kids safer online.
In 2022, the task force developed strategies to support and promote opportunities in Michigan for girls and women in sports.
