Our mobile office will be set up in the Michigan Department of State booth at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 – Sunday, Jan. 25.
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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Visitors can renew license plate tabs, driver's licenses
The Secretary of State Mobile Office will be part of the upcoming Michigan Traffic Safety Summit in East Lansing, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced today.
The 24th annual summit will take place Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road. The Mobile Office will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the conference center lobby.
The public is welcome to visit the Mobile Office during this event to renew license plate tabs or driver’s licenses. The Mobile Office also allows customers to register to vote, change an address and get duplicate titles. Residents also are encouraged to stop by if they have questions about Secretary of State services.
The summit requires registration.
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Media Contact: Shawn Starkey - MDOS-Press@Michigan.gov
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Fordson High School in Dearborn, where she urged the Legislature to adopt policies to make driver’s education more accessible and affordable for teenagers and their families.
Attendees of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit can visit the mobile office booth Jan. 17-25 to complete on-the-spot Secretary of State transactions – like renewing a driver’s license, registering to vote, or getting a REAL ID.
The Temperance Secretary of State office will close for several days this month as it moves to a temporary location in the same plaza while its current building is remodeled.
Michigan motorists continue to express their pride and personality through a wide variety of license plate designs, with more than 11.7 million plates currently in circulation across the state, according to the latest data from the Michigan Department of State (MDOS).
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the return of Michigan’s beloved red, white, and blue license plate in celebration of the United States' semiquincentennial, marking 250 years of independence.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend Street in Lansing.
The Secretary of State office at 1586 Wright Ave. in Alma will be closed for two days because of a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
A meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 15 in Lansing
To mark the beginning of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 1-5, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is highlighting resources shared on the Safe Drivers Smart Options website that help drivers of all ages stay safe behind the wheel and maintain their mobility and independence.
Please note that the Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for 10 a.m. on Nov. 24, 2025, has been canceled.
