Michigan Department of State
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News for you from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan Department of State. Call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) FB/IG: MichiganSoS
Several branch offices are experiencing network issues, including Adrian, Coldwater, Dowagiac, Hart, Muskegon and Sturgis. Residents are being rerouted to alternate branches through the end of the day. Many transactions can be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Several branch offices are experiencing network issues, including Adrian, Coldwater, Dowagiac, Hart, Muskegon and Sturgis. Residents are being rerouted to alternate branches through the end of the day. Many transactions can be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS
It’s Older Driver Safety Awareness Week!
Visit Safe Drivers Smart Options: Keys to Lifelong Mobility at Michigan.gov/AgingDriver for transportation safety resources for aging drivers.
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Visit Safe Drivers Smart Options: Keys to Lifelong Mobility at Michigan.gov/AgingDriver for transportation safety resources for aging drivers.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It’s Older Driver Safety Awareness Week!
Visit Safe Drivers Smart Options: Keys to Lifelong Mobility at Michigan.gov/AgingDriver for transportation safety resources for aging drivers.
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Visit Safe Drivers Smart Options: Keys to Lifelong Mobility at Michigan.gov/AgingDriver for transportation safety resources for aging drivers.
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The Michigan Department of State team wishes you a happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Michigan Department of State team wishes you a happy Thanksgiving!
Due to severe winter weather, Secretary of State offices in Bessemer and L'Anse are closed for the day. Many transactions can be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS.
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Due to severe winter weather, Secretary of State offices in Bessemer and L'Anse are closed for the day. Many transactions can be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS.
Roads will be busier these next few days with Thanksgiving holiday traffic.
Please drive safely!
Please drive safely!
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Roads will be busier these next few days with Thanksgiving holiday traffic.
Please drive safely!
Please drive safely!
Did you know that most Secretary of State transactions can be completed online?
Visit our website at Michigan.gov/SOS and save yourself some time.
Visit our website at Michigan.gov/SOS and save yourself some time.
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Did you know that most Secretary of State transactions can be completed online?
Visit our website at Michigan.gov/SOS and save yourself some time.
Visit our website at Michigan.gov/SOS and save yourself some time.
All Secretary of State offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
All Secretary of State offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
Nobody – not the president, the DOJ, or any other federal agency have the right to your sensitive, private voter information. Secretary Benson will protect you and your personal data: youtu.be/Xa7tGjQHP20?...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Nobody – not the president, the DOJ, or any other federal agency have the right to your sensitive, private voter information. Secretary Benson will protect you and your personal data: youtu.be/Xa7tGjQHP20?...
FAQ Friday: If your license plate does not indicate where to put your vehicle tab on it, here is a guide for you. Visit Michigan.gov/SOSPlates and scroll to the bottom for the FAQ.
November 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
FAQ Friday: If your license plate does not indicate where to put your vehicle tab on it, here is a guide for you. Visit Michigan.gov/SOSPlates and scroll to the bottom for the FAQ.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, Nov. 24, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/Ct0HO1384
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, Nov. 24, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/Ct0HO1384
Winter is nearing, which means snowmobiling weather.
Make sure your snowmobile’s registration is current before hitting the trails.
Learn more, register, or renew: Michigan.gov/SOS
Make sure your snowmobile’s registration is current before hitting the trails.
Learn more, register, or renew: Michigan.gov/SOS
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Winter is nearing, which means snowmobiling weather.
Make sure your snowmobile’s registration is current before hitting the trails.
Learn more, register, or renew: Michigan.gov/SOS
Make sure your snowmobile’s registration is current before hitting the trails.
Learn more, register, or renew: Michigan.gov/SOS
SOS self-service stations can be found in more than 160 locations statewide, including many Meijer and Kroger stores, providing a quick and easy way to renew your driver’s license, state ID, or vehicle registration.
Locate one nearest to you: miselfservicestation.com/map/
Locate one nearest to you: miselfservicestation.com/map/
November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
SOS self-service stations can be found in more than 160 locations statewide, including many Meijer and Kroger stores, providing a quick and easy way to renew your driver’s license, state ID, or vehicle registration.
Locate one nearest to you: miselfservicestation.com/map/
Locate one nearest to you: miselfservicestation.com/map/
Secretary Benson recently unveiled a new license plate that acknowledges the service, sacrifices and contributions of Michigan’s women veterans and is now available to order online at Michigan.gov/SOS or SOS branch offices:
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November 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Secretary Benson recently unveiled a new license plate that acknowledges the service, sacrifices and contributions of Michigan’s women veterans and is now available to order online at Michigan.gov/SOS or SOS branch offices:
lnks.gd/2/35JWPZD
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FAQ Friday: How can you most efficiently get in and out of a Secretary of State branch office?
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-767-6424 to schedule your visit for a time that works best for you.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-767-6424 to schedule your visit for a time that works best for you.
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
FAQ Friday: How can you most efficiently get in and out of a Secretary of State branch office?
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-767-6424 to schedule your visit for a time that works best for you.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-767-6424 to schedule your visit for a time that works best for you.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to renew a permanent disability placard in minutes or to request the replacement of a permanent or temporary disability placard.
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to renew a permanent disability placard in minutes or to request the replacement of a permanent or temporary disability placard.
MDOS is a proud partner of Donate Life America and Eversight in Michigan and, as we celebrate Eye Donation Month, commends all the donors and their families who have given the gift of sight. 💙💚
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
MDOS is a proud partner of Donate Life America and Eversight in Michigan and, as we celebrate Eye Donation Month, commends all the donors and their families who have given the gift of sight. 💙💚
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to all of those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Thank you to all of those who have served in the Armed Forces.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to all of those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Thank you to all of those who have served in the Armed Forces.
The Woman Veteran license plate is now available to order.
Women veterans are eligible for the plate who were members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have retired or been granted an honorable discharge.
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Women veterans are eligible for the plate who were members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have retired or been granted an honorable discharge.
go.mi.gov/kgYdB1329
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Woman Veteran license plate is now available to order.
Women veterans are eligible for the plate who were members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have retired or been granted an honorable discharge.
go.mi.gov/kgYdB1329
Women veterans are eligible for the plate who were members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have retired or been granted an honorable discharge.
go.mi.gov/kgYdB1329
Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!
Thank you to all Marines, past and present, who have honorably dedicated their lives to serve our nation.
Thank you to all Marines, past and present, who have honorably dedicated their lives to serve our nation.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!
Thank you to all Marines, past and present, who have honorably dedicated their lives to serve our nation.
Thank you to all Marines, past and present, who have honorably dedicated their lives to serve our nation.
FAQ Friday: Did you know that you can track the status of your license or ID online?
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS, create or log into your MiLogin account, select “more” from the menu options, and check the status of your document.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS, create or log into your MiLogin account, select “more” from the menu options, and check the status of your document.
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
FAQ Friday: Did you know that you can track the status of your license or ID online?
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS, create or log into your MiLogin account, select “more” from the menu options, and check the status of your document.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS, create or log into your MiLogin account, select “more” from the menu options, and check the status of your document.
All Secretary of State offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
All Secretary of State offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-services stations across Michigan.
Secretary Benson visited several polling places in Detroit on Election Day to thank election workers and ensure operations were moving smoothly.
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Secretary Benson visited several polling places in Detroit on Election Day to thank election workers and ensure operations were moving smoothly.
Links to unofficial results for the Nov. 4 local elections are available by county at: go.mi.gov/OlE6V1281
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Links to unofficial results for the Nov. 4 local elections are available by county at: go.mi.gov/OlE6V1281
Polls close soon!
You can still vote as long as you are in line at your polling place by 8 p.m.
Michigan.gov/Vote
You can still vote as long as you are in line at your polling place by 8 p.m.
Michigan.gov/Vote
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Polls close soon!
You can still vote as long as you are in line at your polling place by 8 p.m.
Michigan.gov/Vote
You can still vote as long as you are in line at your polling place by 8 p.m.
Michigan.gov/Vote
MDOS has suspended the license of a St. Clair County vehicle dealership for imminent harm to the public: lnks.gd/2/35BzV2z
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
MDOS has suspended the license of a St. Clair County vehicle dealership for imminent harm to the public: lnks.gd/2/35BzV2z