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Michigan Secretary of State's Office Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson welcomes you to the Michigan Department of State’s page About 1,550 employees work for the department.

Follow us as we chronicle our transformation to a 30-minute service guarantee as innovative technology and a modernized, service-focused business model help us usher in a new era of efficiency. Our goal is to serve you better online, inside our offices and on Election Day. “Like” our page and be a part of our reinvention. Each day, the secretary of state’s office interacts with more residents than any other state agency. Our broad scope of services includes administering election law and voter registration, licensing drivers, registering and titling vehicles, regulating auto dealerships and repair facilities, licensing auto mechanics, commissioning notaries public and overseeing the Office of the Great Seal. The department also offers REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards to meet the federal mandate that goes into effect May 7, 2025. At that time, you will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States and enter certain federal facilities under federal law. REAL ID licenses are marked with a gold circle with a star inside. For more information about REAL ID, visit Michigan.gov/REALID. The secretary of state is the third-ranking official in state government after the governor and lieutenant governor. Elected to a four-year term, the secretary serves as the chief election officer and chief motor vehicle administrator for the state’s 10 million residents and is a member of the executive branch of government.

The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Friday, Oct. 23, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/d6bfk3634
10/16/2026

The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Friday, Oct. 23, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/d6bfk3634

FAQ Friday: How can I cast my ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election?Learn about ways to cast your ballot at mi.gov/vote ...
10/16/2026

FAQ Friday: How can I cast my ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election?

Learn about ways to cast your ballot at mi.gov/vote and decide what method works best for you.

Keep these important Nov. 3 General Election dates on your calendar 📅To check requirements and register to vote, request...
10/16/2026

Keep these important Nov. 3 General Election dates on your calendar 📅

To check requirements and register to vote, request a mail (absentee) ballot, learn about ways to cast your ballot, and more, go to: mi.gov/vote

The community is talking. What are you hearing?Join VAAC - Voting Access for All, When You Vote I WIN, Speak Life Identi...
10/15/2026

The community is talking. What are you hearing?

Join VAAC - Voting Access for All, When You Vote I WIN, Speak Life Identity Coaching Concepts, Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Barcos Foundation, and Michigan Secretary of State's Office at Hair Lab Detroit Barber School for Shop Talks: Our Voices. Our Votes. Our Communities.

We’ll have a candid conversation about what’s on people’s minds and what folks need to know about Michigan elections right now. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and get accurate, nonpartisan information about voter registration and voting options.

Thursday, October 22
5–7 PM
Hair Lab Detroit Barber School
15070 Dix Toledo Road
Southgate, Michigan

Please register at mobilize.us/michiganlcv/event/1063754/

County, city and township election commissions in Michigan are now conducting mandatory testing of election equipment to...
10/14/2026

County, city and township election commissions in Michigan are now conducting mandatory testing of election equipment to ensure it is working properly ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. The testing is open to the public: go.mi.gov/zihi73619

For those in Roscommon and the neighboring areas, our SOS Mobile Office and team will be at the Roscommon Public Library...
10/14/2026

For those in Roscommon and the neighboring areas, our SOS Mobile Office and team will be at the Roscommon Public Library on Oct. 16 ready to assist community members with their transactions.

See a full list of services the Mobile Office offers: mi.gov/sosmobile

Visit mi.gov/trackballot and see the status of your Nov. 3 General Election ballot.
10/14/2026

Visit mi.gov/trackballot and see the status of your Nov. 3 General Election ballot.

The temporary Secretary of State office located at 490 Marshall St. in Coldwater will be closed starting Oct. 19 so it c...
10/13/2026

The temporary Secretary of State office located at 490 Marshall St. in Coldwater will be closed starting Oct. 19 so it can move back to its original location following a remodeling project: go.mi.gov/crs8g3596

It will reopen on Oct. 26 at 7 Vans Ave.

Visit mi.gov/sos to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.

Election Day is three weeks away! Are you ready?Have a plan to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. News rel...
10/13/2026

Election Day is three weeks away! Are you ready?

Have a plan to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. News release: go.mi.gov/q051a3595

Request your mail (absentee) ballot or return your ballot, find your early voting site or polling place, and more: mi.gov/vote

BRANCH ALERT: The Secretary of State office in Traverse City is closing for the rest of the day due to a facility mainte...
10/13/2026

BRANCH ALERT: The Secretary of State office in Traverse City is closing for the rest of the day due to a facility maintenance issue. Residents and staff are being rerouted to the Honor and Suttons Bay office. Most transactions can be done online at mi.gov/sos

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Michigan Department Of State
Lansing, MI
48918

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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