The dates and deadlines you need to know when running for office. Find the requirements for filing for office and filing campaign finance statements.
Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
Office of the Great Seal
Find information about the Board of State Canvassers and its meeting notices.
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.
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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April 19, 2022
The Board of State Canvassers' regularly scheduled meeting on April 21, 2022 at 10:00 am is CANCELED. The next regularly scheduled meeting will occur on May 26, 2022 at 10:00 am.
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Absentee ballots for the Nov. 8 general election are now being mailed to Michigan voters who requested them and are available in city and township clerk offices.
Today, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and Michigan Department of Attorney General joined United Way of Saginaw County to host a free driver’s license restoration clinic . . .
This Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General, United Way of Saginaw County and other community partners will host a Road to Restoration clinic in Saginaw . . .
At a virtual awards ceremony this week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice announced that 11 Michigan high schools received special commendation for exceptional participation in the Spring 2022 MI Vote Matters High School Voter Registration Challenge.
The Board of State Canvassers’ regularly scheduled meeting on September 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. is CANCELED.
On National Voter Registration Day, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its partnership with the State of Michigan to provide voter registration information and assistance to veterans and eligible dependents at select VA facilities across Michigan.
During a press conference at the North American International Auto Show today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the launch of two additional mobile Secretary of State offices to serve west and mid-Michigan.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General and community partners hosted a driver’s license restoration clinic in Traverse City . . .
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General and community partners hosted the latest Road to Restoration clinic in Alpena today . . .
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General and community partners will host a Road to Restoration clinic in Traverse City this week ...
