Michigan Department of State

Map of Michigan with pinpoints in general areas the Secretary of State Mobile Office visited during the Fall College Tour Official Secretary of State seal Text: Fall College Tour Secretary of State Mobile Office brings services to 24 Michigan campuses

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

Jack-o-lantern graphic next to a graphic of a ballot box that says vote Official Secretary of State seal Text: Happy Halloween from Michigan Department of State Michigan.gov/Vote

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

Voters casting their ballot on Election Day will have until 8 p.m. to vote in person or return their absentee ballot to their local clerk’s office or secure drop box.

Michigan.gov/Vote

Calendar notepad graphic Notification bells on each side Checkmark with a circle around it Official Secretary of State seal Text: Election Day is November 4 Clerks in jurisdictions holding elections to have office hours this weekend Michigan.gov/Vote

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

Box with a quote from a customer on their branch office experience inside Five stars Official Secretary of State seal Text: Customer experience Made an appointment online that morning to get a new ID. Was in and out in less than ten minutes including the photo. Seemed newly updated and super clean. Staff was nice and professional. Quote from Douglas on their experience at the Davison branch office

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.

Screenshot of the Michigan.gov/Vote website homepage Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Voter Information Center Check your registration status Find your early voting site or polling location View a sample ballot Look up your clerk or absentee ballot drop box location Michigan.gov/Vote

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.

Illustrations of documents and flyers Official Secretary of State seal Text: November 4 election information and resources Voter resources Voter educational fact sheets Voter information posters and flyers Michigan.gov/VoterEducation

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.

Wheel of a car Official Secretary of State seal List of checked boxes in a vertical row Text: Stay alert, don't speed, limit passengers, buckle up Michigan.gov/NewDrivers

Rookie behind the wheel? Drive smart! Stay alert, don’t speed, limit passengers, and always buckle up.

Michigan.gov/NewDrivers

Secretary Benson warns Michiganders: U.S. Department of Justice is unlawfully demanding your private voter information lnks.gd/2/359J5Lj

Text: Voting in an election for college and university students Michigan.gov/StudentVoting

Text: Who can vote? College and university students attending school in Michigan, or Michigan residents attending school in another state, can cast their ballot in a Michigan election as long as they are registered, which means: They are a United States citizen 18 years of age or older Have a Michigan address on their driver's license or state ID

Text: Be informed Find out if a local election is happening in the city or township listed on your driver's license or state ID. If there is an election, learn about what is on the ballot. Michigan.gov/StudentVoting

Text: Voting options In a statewide election, registered, eligible students can cast their ballot: Early and in person at an early voting site Or absentee if they are still registered at their home and Michigan address Or in person on Election Day at their polling place for their current Michigan address

Visit Michigan.gov/StudentVoting to learn more about how eligible, registered student voters attending school either in Michigan or out-of-state with a current Michigan address can cast their ballot in Michigan elections.

Pop-up graphic with an exclamation point Official Secretary of State seal Text: Branch office closure for remodeling 14634 Mack Avenue location in Detroit Timeline is from October 27 to November 14, 2025 Michigan.gov/SOS 888-767-6424

The Secretary of State office at 14634 Mack Ave. in Detroit will be closed starting on Monday, Oct. 27 for a remodeling project. It will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17.

Learn more: lnks.gd/2/3573hzN

Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.

A Detroit resident smiles and rings a bell at the Dearborn Heights clinic.

A Detroit resident smiles and hugs a Michigan Department of State staff member working at the Dearborn Height clinic.

A staff member from the Detroit Justice Center sits at a table and speaks with an attendee of the Dearborn Heights clinic.

An attendee of the Dearborn Heights clinic sits at a table taking a written driving test and feeding a bottle to a baby in a stroller.

MDOS and local partners wrapped up their fourth season of Road to Restoration driver’s license clinics in Dearborn Heights, helping over 300 Michiganders: lnks.gd/2/357JnH6

The program has traveled to over 30 communities across both peninsulas and assisted over 4,100 residents this year.

Joline stands in front of the Secretary of State Mobile Office sign and smiles.

The SOS Mobile Office recently brought our services to an activities center in Farmington Hills. Staff was able to help 97-year-old Joline swap out her driver’s license for a state ID.

Visit Michigan.gov/SOSMobile to learn more about the Mobile Office.

After today, you can visit your local clerk’s office with proof of residency to register, even on Election Day.

Graphic of a document with a checkmark next to it Text: Today is the last day to register online or by mail for November 4 local elections

Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 local elections either online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mail.

Check if your community is holding an election: go.mi.gov/5vLnc1145

A monitor shows a livestream of a Board of State Canvassers meeting

Reminder: The Board of State Canvassers will be meeting today in Lansing at 10 a.m.

Agenda: go.mi.gov/zEYG_1114

Livestream: youtube.com/MichSOSOffice

Email icons Official Secretary of State seal Text: Stay connected with us Receive updates and information from Michigan Department of State directly to your email Michigan.gov/SOSNews

Stay connected with MDOS and sign up to receive important updates and information directly to your email at Michigan.gov/SOSNews

Bell notification symbol with a star on each side of it Official Secretary of State seal Text: Reminder Road to Restoration Driver's License Clinic Dearborn Heights happening today, October 15 Walk ins will be accepted from 11 am to 4 pm as space allows Michigan.gov/R2R

Walk-ins for the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic taking in place in Dearborn Heights today, Oct. 15, will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as space allows.

Learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R

Students from Grand Rapids Community College stand at the Secretary of State Mobile Office on campus.

The Secretary of State Mobile Office vehicle parked outside of a building on Grand Rapids Community College's campus.

The SOS Mobile Office recently visited the campus of Grand Rapids Community College, where staff assisted students with transactions such as voter registration and answered questions.

Laptop on table with four empty chairs and a poster of a Michigan map. Text: Meeting notice Board of State Canvassers

The Board of State Canvassers will conduct a meeting in Lansing on Friday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m.

Agenda: go.mi.gov/zEYG_1114

It affirms the integrity and accuracy of the state’s third consecutive election with record-breaking voter turnout.

Official Secretary of State seal Text: News release Michigan Department of State

The Michigan Bureau of Elections has released its report on the recounts, ballot audits, and post-election procedural audits conducted after the 2024 General Election: lnks.gd/2/355RHrb

United States Navy ship out in the water Official Secretary of State seal Text: 250th anniversary United States Navy

Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Thank you to all those who have served or are serving to protect our freedoms.

Polaroid photo of a motorcyclist Text: Look twice. Save a life. Michigan.gov/LookTwice

Saturday is National Motorcycle Ride Day.

Drivers should always be aware of motorcyclists, who can be hard to see, and remember to look twice at intersections before turning or pulling out.

Michigan.gov/LookTwice

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stands smiling outside of the Flint Farmers’ Market, where the Flint Road to Restoration clinic was held.

Secretary Benson waves to a baby who is with an attendee of the Flint clinic.

Da’ryll Carrington of Detroit smiles and rings the bell to celebrate passing his written knowledge test.

A volunteer attorney sits at a table and speaks with attendees of the Road to Restoration clinic in Flint.

MDOS staff and local partners hosted a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic in Flint on Wednesday, where they provided 100 attendees with expert advice. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited the clinic to greet attendees, partners and staff: lnks.gd/2/35578hm

Secretary of State Mobile Office vehicle Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State Mobile Office The SOS Mobile Office brings our services to you. Current areas it services include Southeast Michigan, Macomb County, Mid-Michigan, Northern Michigan, West Michigan, Upper Peninsula, and Great Lakes Bay Region. Learn more at Michigan.gov/SOSMobile

Visit Michigan.gov/SOSMobile to learn more about the Secretary of State Mobile Office and how you can request to have it at your event.

Five stars in a row Official Secretary of State seal Text: A customer named Réjane provides a review from their experience at the Lansing branch office on Michigan Avenue that says, "I man an appointment to get my out-of-state license changed, and honestly, this was the best Secretary of State experience I've ever had."

Happy Customer Service Week!

MDOS staff work hard to deliver top-notch customer service.

If you need to visit a branch office, schedule a time that works best for you at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.

Photo of Comerica Park in the background A special cause license plate with the Detroit Tiger logo that says, "great team" Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan.gov/SOSPlates

Let’s go, Tigers!

Support your favorite Michigan pro sports team—Lions, Pistons, Red Wings or Tigers—with a special cause license plate and part of the proceeds will go to that team’s charitable foundation.

Learn more and order one today at Michigan.gov/SOSPlates

The Michigan Department of State Mobile Office team set up at Macomb Community College for the Student Voting Summit.

The MDOS Mobile Office team was also on-site to help attendees complete various transactions.

Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie stands at a podium to present the Michigan Student Impact Award.

Last Friday, MDOS representatives attended the 2025 Student Voting Summit at Macomb Community College, hosted by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project.

Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie presented the inaugural Michigan Student Impact Award to the recipient.