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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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May 01, 2023
Let It Be Known that it is a great pleasure and a distinct privilege to recognize Michigan’s 1,520 municipal clerks for the professionalism, dedication, and leadership they exhibit every day as they perform their duties and serve their constituents.
Whereas, the week of April 30 through May 6, 2023, will be the 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, a time of celebration and reflection on the importance of the vital work of municipal clerks. This observance was initiated in 1969 by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and endorsed by all of its members throughout the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries; and,
Whereas, the job of municipal clerk as a public servant in local government is one of the oldest documented on record, with roots tracing back to the ancient Greeks, and;
Whereas, one of the many critical duties of Michigan’s municipal clerks is ensuring that Michigan elections are administered securely and fairly, and that precinct workers have the training and resources they needed to perform their jobs, thereby ensuring that every vote is accurately tabulated; and,
Whereas, given the responsibility and weight of the office that Michigan’s municipal clerks hold, the magnitude of their contributions to the smooth running of local government, elections, and protection of our institutions of democracy cannot be overstated; therefore,
In Special Tribute, this document is signed and dedicated to honor and commend Michigan’s municipal clerks for their continued dedication to the citizens of this great state. On behalf of the people of Michigan, I extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to our municipal clerks as we celebrate the 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
Jocelyn Benson
Michigan Secretary of State
April 30, 2023
Author:
Jocelyn Benson
Michigan Secretary of State
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s announcement that she is filing criminal election fraud charges against four voters and three deputy clerks for incidents of alleged double voting in St. Clair Shores for the August Primary Election:
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced several nonpartisan voter information tools and election security updates to ensure Michigan voters are confident and ready to cast their ballot in the upcoming General Election.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel made the following statements regarding House passage of House Bill 5583, part of the Bringing Reforms in Integrity, Transparency and Ethics (BRITE) Act.
The Secretary of State office at 11533 Twelve Mile Rd. in Warren will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Today, in a video message released with the presidents of six Michigan universities, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the 2024 Campus Voter Registration Challenge.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage of the Michigan Voting Rights Act
On Friday, Sept. 13, over 270 West Michigan residents attended a Road to Restoration clinic in Kalamazoo and met with expert volunteer attorneys to learn the steps they can take to restore their driving privileges.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the U.S. Committee on House Administration on Michigan’s preparations to ensure a safe, secure, accessible, and accurate general election in November.
Today at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the launch of a new online mock elections portal, a resource for K-12 schools, educators, and youth organizations to encourage civic engagement by hosting their own mock elections for students.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting on September 6, 2024 is CANCELED.
