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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.
Get guidance from the Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight on driver license restoration in Michigan. Learn requirements, hearing steps, and how to prepare for your hearing.
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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Covers all types of licenses and state IDs in Michigan. Includes renewal steps, fees, endorsements, and how to update or correct your information.
Explains how to get a REAL ID license or ID. Includes the documents you need, where to go, and when a REAL ID is required for travel or federal use.
Describes the Graduated Driver Licensing process for teens. Includes driver education requirements, licensing levels, driving restrictions, and guidance for parents.
Explains how adults can get a Michigan driver license. Includes how to prepare for the written test, obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit, and practice for the driving skills test.
Provides information about taking a driver improvement safety course to prevent points from being reported to your insurance company. Includes eligibility rules, how to enroll and the course requirements.
Explains how to request and prepare for a license restoration hearing. Includes all the steps in the process from requesting a hearing to appealing the decision. Information about interlock violations and reading a driving record is also provided.
Covers the reasons someone may be asked to take a driver reexamination. Includes the vision checks, medical reviews, written tests, and road tests that may be required, along with possible outcomes and how to file an appeal.
Describes free clinics that help people understand what steps are needed to restore their driving privileges. Includes locations/times, what to bring and what services are offered.
Explains how to get a motorcycle endorsement. Includes training options, testing requirements, and information about Temporary Instruction Permits.
Helps new residents understand the requirements from registering to vote to obtaining a Michigan driver’s license and license plate.
Provides information for Michigan residents about how to complete a Secretary of State transaction when traveling out of state. Topics include renewing a driver’s license/state ID or vehicle registration, replacing a lost license/ID or plate, changing an address and registering to vote.
