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As of Oct. 1, 2021, changes in state laws reclassify certain violations as civil infractions and restrict when some violations may suspend your driver's license.
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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.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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APRIL 4, 2019
Alumni association offering SVSU fundraising license plates
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that the Secretary of State Mobile Office will offer university plates and other services from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Saginaw Valley State University.
The Mobile Office will be on central campus near the Leaping Gazelle Fountain sculpture. The SVSU Alumni Association is offering to pay for visitors to upgrade to the SVSU fundraising license plate as part of the “Drive with Red Pride” movement.
Students, faculty, staff and area residents are also welcome to stop by to renew driver’s licenses and license plate tabs, register vehicles and register to vote. All services offered by the Mobile Office will be available.
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