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
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:
lnks.gd/2/35JWPZD
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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
lnks.gd/2/35JWPZD
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.
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
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
Today is Election Day for Michigan communities in 72 counties! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Check to see if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Find your polling place, view a sample ballot and more at Michigan.gov/Vote, then get out and vote!
Check to see if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Find your polling place, view a sample ballot and more at Michigan.gov/Vote, then get out and vote!
November 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today is Election Day for Michigan communities in 72 counties! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Check to see if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Find your polling place, view a sample ballot and more at Michigan.gov/Vote, then get out and vote!
Check to see if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Find your polling place, view a sample ballot and more at Michigan.gov/Vote, then get out and vote!
Eligible Michigan citizens can visit their local clerk’s office up until 8 p.m. on Election Day with proof of residency to register to vote in their local election.
Learn more: Michigan.gov/Vote
Learn more: Michigan.gov/Vote
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Eligible Michigan citizens can visit their local clerk’s office up until 8 p.m. on Election Day with proof of residency to register to vote in their local election.
Learn more: Michigan.gov/Vote
Learn more: Michigan.gov/Vote
The SOS Mobile Office brought essential services like renewing driver’s licenses or state IDs, registering to vote, upgrading to a REAL ID, and more to 24 college and university campuses across the state as part of the 2025 Fall College Tour: lnks.gd/2/359Hx3h
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The SOS Mobile Office brought essential services like renewing driver’s licenses or state IDs, registering to vote, upgrading to a REAL ID, and more to 24 college and university campuses across the state as part of the 2025 Fall College Tour: lnks.gd/2/359Hx3h
Happy Halloween! Don’t be spooked by the fact that November is already right around the corner, which means that Election Day is, too.
Check to see if there’s a local election happening in your community on Nov. 4: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Check to see if there’s a local election happening in your community on Nov. 4: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
October 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Happy Halloween! Don’t be spooked by the fact that November is already right around the corner, which means that Election Day is, too.
Check to see if there’s a local election happening in your community on Nov. 4: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Check to see if there’s a local election happening in your community on Nov. 4: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
All city and township clerks in jurisdictions holding an election Nov. 4 will have office hours this Saturday and/or Sunday. Early voting will conclude Sunday in communities where that option is offered: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
All city and township clerks in jurisdictions holding an election Nov. 4 will have office hours this Saturday and/or Sunday. Early voting will conclude Sunday in communities where that option is offered: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
MDOS aims for an optimal customer experience when you visit one of our branch offices.
We recommend scheduling your visit for quick and efficient service at michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.
We recommend scheduling your visit for quick and efficient service at michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
MDOS aims for an optimal customer experience when you visit one of our branch offices.
We recommend scheduling your visit for quick and efficient service at michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.
We recommend scheduling your visit for quick and efficient service at michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.
Check your voter registration, locate your polling place, view a sample ballot and more at Michigan.gov/Vote ahead of the Nov. 4 local elections.
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Check your voter registration, locate your polling place, view a sample ballot and more at Michigan.gov/Vote ahead of the Nov. 4 local elections.
Local elections will be held Nov. 4 for many Michiganders and early voting is already underway in some communities. go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Visit Michigan.gov/VoterEducation for several types of nonpartisan resources.
Visit Michigan.gov/VoterEducation for several types of nonpartisan resources.
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Local elections will be held Nov. 4 for many Michiganders and early voting is already underway in some communities. go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145
Visit Michigan.gov/VoterEducation for several types of nonpartisan resources.
Visit Michigan.gov/VoterEducation for several types of nonpartisan resources.
Rookie behind the wheel? Drive smart! Stay alert, don’t speed, limit passengers, and always buckle up.
Michigan.gov/NewDrivers
Michigan.gov/NewDrivers
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Rookie behind the wheel? Drive smart! Stay alert, don’t speed, limit passengers, and always buckle up.
Michigan.gov/NewDrivers
Michigan.gov/NewDrivers
Secretary Benson warns Michiganders: U.S. Department of Justice is unlawfully demanding your private voter information lnks.gd/2/359J5Lj
October 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Secretary Benson warns Michiganders: U.S. Department of Justice is unlawfully demanding your private voter information lnks.gd/2/359J5Lj