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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.
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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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Founded in 2019, the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force is a body of current students appointed by the Michigan Secretary of State who aim to improve youth voter engagement and civic participation at higher education institutions in Michigan.
Task force members will:
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Task Force. The application period for the 2025-2026 Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force closes Friday, Sept. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Students selected for appointment will be seated by October 2025 and will serve through December 2026. Students serving on the taskforce must maintain full-time or part-time enrollment through the duration of their term. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
The 2025-2026 Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force is run by MDOS in partnership with Campus Vote Project and the Fair Elections Center, a national, nonpartisan voting rights organization that works to eliminate barriers to student voting. More information on applying to the Task Force is available in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Read the recommendations from the task force.
Focusing on student and youth participation in elections, CSATF members will:
Undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university in Michigan are welcome to apply. There are no specific major requirements to serve, and we strongly encourage students of all fields of study to apply.
The Michigan Secretary of State will appoint 20 – 30 students, with no more than two students per school.
No. The CSATF is a volunteer appointment. Selected students will have the opportunity to apply for a paid Campus Vote Project (CVP) Democracy Fellowship, however, paid fellowships are not guaranteed to Task Force members. To learn more about becoming a Campus Vote Project Democracy Fellow, visit CampusVoteProject.org/Democracy-Fellows.
After the application period closes, staff from the Department of State and Bureau of Elections will review all submissions and contact selected candidates for interviews. Students will be selected based on their commitment to voting and enthusiasm for this work, as demonstrated by past experience, answers to application questions, and an interview.
The Task Force will schedule regular virtual meetings and limited in-person meetings. Members may be expected to travel for in-person meetings and will be reimbursed for travel expenses. Reasonable accommodations, including remote attendance options, may be arranged for task force members as needed.
Yes, the work of this task force, as well as the Michigan Department of State and Bureau of Elections, is strictly nonpartisan. We welcome CSATF members of diverse perspectives and experiences. Students are expected to participate in civic engagement and voter education in a nonpartisan manner while representing the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force.
