Secretary Benson recently visited Fordson High School in Dearborn, where she urged the Legislature to adopt policies to make driver’s education more accessible and affordable for Michigan teens and families: go.mi.gov/x1m5r1748

Stay safe behind the wheel if you must travel on the roads during winter weather.

For additional helpful driving tips, check out Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.

Happy Aquarius season!

We know it's hard to focus on mundane tasks like renewing your registration, but we make it easy with a quick visit online to Michigan.gov/SOS or a self-service station.

Eligible citizens in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District:

To register to vote in time to cast a ballot in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election, you must do so in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.

Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information.

BRANCH ALERT: Due to inclement weather, the Paw Paw office is closed today. Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny.“

Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963
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FAQ Friday: There are different costs for renewing a driver’s license or state ID based on the type of document you have.

Be sure to renew on time to avoid any late fees.

Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to learn more.

All Secretary of State offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-service stations across the state.

Visit the MDOS mobile office booth at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Huntington Place in Detroit Jan. 17-25 to complete on-the-spot Secretary of State transactions like renewing a driver’s license, registering to vote, or getting a REAL ID: go.mi.gov/bsmpj1717

Over the weekend, Secretary Benson joined Homes For Our Troops in Petersburg to welcome home U.S. Army Sgt. Wesley Byrd, a veteran who was severely wounded during his deployment in Iraq.

Happy Muslim American Heritage Month, Michigan!

We are grateful for the vast contributions Muslim Americans have made to the culture and history of our state and nation.

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FAQ Friday: There are multiple convenient ways that enhanced driver’s licenses, like standard licenses or IDs, can be renewed if a new photo isn’t required.

Renew yours online at Michigan.gov/SOS, by mail, or at a self-service station near you.

BRANCH ALERT: Due to network outages, the Adrian, Inkster and Brownstown offices are closed.

Residents and staff are being redirected to the Jackson, Battle Creek, Taylor, Trenton and Redford branches. Many transactions can be done at http://Michigan.gov/SOS

The Secretary of State office at 7200 Lewis Ave. in Temperance will be closed starting on Jan. 20 for a remodeling project: go.mi.gov/rdhwp1685

It will reopen at a temporary location in an adjacent building in the same plaza on Jan. 26.

The Address Confidentiality Program secures the private information of those who have survived domestic abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and who are at risk of being threatened or physically harmed.

To learn more, visit: mi.gov/AGACP

BRANCH ALERT: Due to a network outage in the area, the Grayling office will be closed until at least 3:30 p.m. Residents and staff are being redirected to the Gaylord branch. Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS

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Voters in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District can request an absentee ballot for the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election:

-Online at <a href="http://Michigan.gov/Vote" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Michigan.gov/Vote
-By mail
-By email
-Or by visiting their city or township clerk's office

Learn more at Michigan.gov/Vote

In the first 12 hours of availability, Michigan residents ordered 727 red, white and blue plates that celebrate 250 years of American independence. The legacy plates cost $55 and help fund road construction and repairs across the state. Michigan.gov/SOSplates

Well wishes to all in the new year from everyone at MDOS!

MDOS recognizes the importance of your time and aims to get you in and out of a branch office with ease.

Schedule your visit online at Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-767-6424.

A snowmobile’s registration needs to be current before hitting public trails.

Check yours by looking at the front half of the cowl above the footwell on each side of the sled where they should be displayed.

Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to learn more and renew.

Due to the severe weather conditions in the Upper Peninsula, the following branches listed below will be closed today.
• Escanaba
• Bessemer
• Lanse
• Munising
• Marquette
• Newberry
• Sault Ste Marie
• St. Ignace
Many transactions can be completed at Michigan.gov/SOS.

All Secretary of State offices will be closed for the New Year’s holiday on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1.

Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-service stations across Michigan.

FAQ Friday: There are several ways that eligible citizens who are new Michigan residents can register to vote in federal, state and local elections.

Go to Michigan.gov/Vote to learn more about Michigan elections and voting.