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.
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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February 28, 2022
"I'm so proud of Michigan's hardworking local election clerks for taking a stand, demanding investment in our elections, and calling for fact-based, data-driven policymaking. It's time for Michigan's legislative leaders to stop acting on misinformation, listen to the experts, and strengthen our elections."
A copy of the joint letter sent from the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and the Michigan Association of County Clerks sent to state and legislative leaders can be found here.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, other local officials, and democracy advocates today at the Genesee County Jail to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.
Today, on National Voter Registration Day, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the office of the Michigan Secretary of State announced the signing of an interagency agreement to designate the Saginaw VA Medical Center, the Detroit VA Medical Center, and the Detroit Regional Office as voter registration sites. This agreement will empower VA to provide voter registration information and assistance to Veterans and eligible dependents at these three facilities.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Sept. 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. has been canceled.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) joined partners in Detroit on Wednesday for a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic hosted by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified today before the House Elections Committee in support of two bills to strengthen penalties for threats against election workers across the state.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has named Christina Anderson as the new chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Aug. 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. has been canceled.
A free Road to Restoration legal clinic was held at Mid Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant Thursday, with more than a hundred people attending to learn how to get their driver’s license reinstated.
Residents can use online services at Michigan.gov/SOS
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day celebrates workers, promotes election service
