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Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
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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.
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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LAWRENCE – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the Secretary of State Mobile Office will visit the Van Buren District Library’s branch in Lawrence on Monday, Feb. 24, for voter registration and other services.
The Mobile Office will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 212 N. Paw Paw St.
The office offers most of the services available at a regular branch. Visitors will be able to register to vote, renew or replace their license plate, renew their driver's license or state ID, change their address and sign up on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, among other transactions.
Area residents also can learn more about REAL ID and apply for a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID card. Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, you will need a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States and enter certain federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants. To apply, bring the following:
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For media questions, contact
Mike Doyle at DoyleM@Michigan.gov
The Secretary of State office at 33 Patrick Dr. in Bad Axe will be closed for two weeks for a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Apr. 28, at the Binsfeld Office Building Room 1100, 201 Townsend Street in Lansing.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) joined partners in Kalamazoo on Friday for a Road to Restoration clinic, serving more than 200 Michiganders looking to understand the necessary steps to regain their driver's licenses.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today testified before the House Elections Committee in favor of bills that would support military families deployed overseas and parents who choose to run for office.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced improvements to the mechanic certification process.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today reminded motorists to be alert and attentive while sharing the road with motorcyclists as she relaunched the Michigan Department of State’s (MDOS) annual “Look Twice. Save a Life.” public education campaign.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement regarding the signing of Senate Bill 259 (Wojno), which has been filed and given immediate effect as Public Act 25 of 2023:
The Secretary of State office at 408 S. Saginaw St. in Flint will permanently close at 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, as it moves to a new location.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and community partners served nearly 300 area residents at a free Road to Restoration clinic in Taylor on Wednesday.
