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Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
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October 13, 2026
Most transactions can be done at mi.gov/sos
COLDWATER, Mich. – The Coldwater Secretary of State office will close for one week later this month as it moves back to its original remodeled location, but residents can go online to mi.gov/sos instead for most of their transactions.
The temporary office at 490 Marshall St. will be closed Monday, Oct. 19, and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, in its remodeled office located at 7 Vans Ave.
Michigan Department of State facilities staff completely rebuilt the office, which now features a larger waiting area for customers, a public restroom, and other building upgrades.
During the closure, residents will have other options to complete their transactions. Many can be completed online at mi.gov/sos. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s administration has doubled the number of services available online and now most transactions can be done from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
Self-service stations provide instant license plate, driver’s license and ID renewals, as well as some other transactions, and offer nine language options. The nearest self-service stations are located in the Meijer stores at 620 E. Chicago Rd. in Coldwater and 408 W. South St. in Sturgis.
Residents who need to come into an office for Secretary of State services during the relocation period may schedule a visit to the closest alternative office at mi.gov/sos or by calling 888-767-6424. The nearest offices are located at 931 S. Centerville Rd. in Sturgis and 59 E. St. Joe St. in Hillsdale. The offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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