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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October 19, 2021
Michigan citizens in the hundreds of jurisdictions holding local elections Nov. 2 who have not yet registered to vote can do so in person at their local clerk's office now through 8 p.m. on Election Day. They can also apply for and return an absentee ballot at the clerk's office in the same trip.
Online registration closes 15 days before an election and is no longer available for the Nov. 2 election.
"Citizens have ample time to learn what's on their ballot, register at their clerk's office and exercise their constitutional right to vote," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. "Our democracy is at its best when every vote is counted and every voice is heard, and I will continue working to ensure every Michigan voter understands their rights and how to exercise them."
Voters can view a sample ballot, find their local clerk and their polling place, and apply for an absentee ballot at Michigan.gov/Vote.
Voters who already have an absentee ballot are encouraged to return it as soon as possible by hand-delivering it to their clerk's office or ballot drop box. Locations of drop boxes for individual jurisdictions can be found at Michigan.gov/Vote. All absentee ballot return envelopes must be signed by the voter for their ballot to be counted.
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More than 315 Michiganders attended Road to Restoration clinics in Lansing on March 11 and in Benton Harbor on March 14 hosted by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and partners.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting on March 21, 2025 is CANCELED.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has summarily suspended the operations of Conant Driving School LLC, effective today, for alleged violations of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA). Conant is located at 10323 Conant Street in Hamtramck.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 14, in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend St. in Lansing.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) hosted a Citizens Roundtable at the Plymouth District Library on March 10, where they heard from Michiganders – including women, military spouses, and adoptees – concerned about proposed federal and state legislation that could block millions of U.S. citizens from casting their ballot in the next election
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) suspended the operations of Al Baraka Driving School, effective today, after the provider was found to be in violation of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA).
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and community partners kicked off the fourth year of the Road to Restoration program Thursday with a clinic in Kalamazoo.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that more than 318,000 inactive voter registrations are slated to be removed from the state’s voter rolls next month.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released a video highlighting the dangers of the SAVE Act (HR 22), proposed federal legislation that threatens the voting rights of millions of eligible American citizens.
The Michigan Department of State has released dates and locations for the 2025 season of the Road to Restoration program, a free opportunity for residents to speak with departmental experts and volunteer attorneys to learn the steps they can take to restore their driving privileges.
