Michigan Department of State

Need to renew your driver’s license and grab some groceries? Many of our stations are located in Meijer, Kroger and other grocery stores.

Secretary of State self-service station illustration Official Secretary of State seal Text: Frequently asked question What transactions can be completed on a Secretary of State self-service station? Renew vehicle, motorcycle, snowmobile or watercraft registration Renew or replace a non-commercial driver's license or ID if no new photo is required Request a replacement and print temporary license/ID And other transactions Michigan.gov/SOSSelfService

FAQ Friday: There are over 160 self-service stations located across Michigan, offering a convenient, easy, and quick option to complete a transaction.

Learn more: Michigan.gov/SOSSelfService

Official Secretary of State seal Calendar and clock icon Location pinpoint icon Person walking icon Man holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand State of Michigan Attorney General official seal Logos for Detroit Justice Center, 211 Michigan Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in Lansing at Union Missionary Baptist Church located at 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on March 13. Appointments are offered between 10 am and 3:30 pm. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be served between 11 am and 3 pm. This is not an expungement event. Learn more and register at Michigan.gov/R2R

Registration is now also open for the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic taking place in Lansing on March 13: Michigan.gov/R2R

Appointments for the clinic are available between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Unofficial election results 35th Senate District Special Primary

Unofficial results from the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election for the 35th State Senate District are available at: go.mi.gov/xbo3o1825

Illustration of a ballot box Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: Be in line at your polling place by 8 p.m. to cast your ballot Michigan.gov/Vote

Polls are currently open in the 35th State Senate District!

As long as you are in line at your polling place by 8 p.m., you can still vote.

Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to learn more.

Update: Services have been restored and transactions are once again available. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Secretary of State sign on branch office exterior

Please note: Department of State online services and self-service station transactions are currently unavailable. Branch office services are also impacted. Further updates will be provided.

Illustration of a building Illustration of a form of identification Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: You can register to vote and cast a ballot on Election Day Visit your city or township clerk's office in person by 8 pm Bring proof of residency such as a driver's license, state ID, utility bill, etcetera Michigan.gov/Vote

Regarding today’s Special Primary for the 35th Senate District: Michigan has same-day voter registration, which means you can still register to vote on Election Day!

Visit your city or township clerk’s office by 8 p.m., bring proof of residency, register, and cast your ballot.

Michigan.gov/Vote

Ballot box illustration with the word vote on it Official Secretary of State seal Text: Special Primary Election 35th State Senate District February 3 Saginaw Bay area Michigan.gov/Vote

It is Special Primary Election Day in the Saginaw Bay area!

Voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at their polling place.

See if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759

Michigan.gov/Vote

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow, February 3, for eligible voters in the Saginaw Bay area. Michigan.gov/Vote

Reminder: Tomorrow is the Special Primary Election for eligible citizens in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District.

Check to see if your jurisdiction is included: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759

Locate your polling place, find helpful election information and more: Michigan.gov/Vote

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Celebrating Black History Month

During Black History Month, we proudly celebrate the history, accomplishments and impactful voices of the Black community.

Official Secretary of State seal Example of a Michigan driver's license with a donor label on it Text: Frequently asked question How do I sign up to become an organ, tissue and eye donor? Enroll anytime using the online Michigan Organ Donor Registry Or sign up when you renew or request a replacement license or state ID online at Michigan.gov/SOS or at a Secretary of State branch office Michigan.gov/OrganDonation

FAQ Friday: MDOS partners with Gift of Life Michigan and Eversight to offer Michiganders the opportunity to become an organ, tissue, and eye donor when they renew or request a replacement license or ID.

Learn more: Michigan.gov/OrganDonation

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

Secretary Benson today released the results of an investigation conducted by the Michigan Bureau of Elections into recent allegations made by the Macomb County clerk, emphasizing the importance of election security and the risk reckless accusations can have on Michigan voters: go.mi.gov/wur7g1802

Walk-ins will be accepted, if capacity permits, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Official Secretary of State seal Calendar and clock icon Location pinpoint icon Person walking icon Man holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand State of Michigan Attorney General official seal Logos for Detroit Justice Center, 211 Michigan, Washtenaw Community College Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in Ypsilanti at Parkridge Community Center located at 591 Armstrong Drive on March 5. Appointments are offered between 10 am and 3:30 pm. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be serviced between 11 am and 3 pm. This is not an expungement event. Learn more and register at Michigan.gov/R2R

Road to Registration driver’s license clinics kick off for the season in Ypsilanti on March 5!

MDOS staff and local partners will be at Parkridge Community Center for appointments from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register now or learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R

Chart that shows dates and times for early voting in the February 3 Special Primary Election for Saginaw County Official Secretary of State seal Text: Early voting schedule February 3 Special Primary Election Saginaw County Tuesday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Michigan.gov/Vote

Early voting in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election is underway for Saginaw County voters.

Learn more and see if your jurisdiction is holding an election on Feb. 3: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759

Exclamation point illustration Location pinpoint illustration Clock illustration Official Secretary of State seal Text: Branch office closure for remodeling Hamtramck office located at 9001 Joseph Campau Avenue Timeline is February 2 through 13 Michigan.gov/SOS 888-767-6424

The Secretary of State office at 9001 Joseph Campau Ave. in Hamtramck will be closed for two weeks beginning Feb. 2 for a remodeling project: go.mi.gov/m6igc1774

It will reopen on Feb. 17.

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

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Secretary of State branch alert

BRANCH ALERT: Due to HVAC issues and a low temperature in the building, the Rogers City branch office will be closed until at least 12:30 p.m. today for the safety of employees and customers.

Residents are being rerouted to the Alpena office.

Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS

Happy Statehood Day, Michigan! You are one of a kind.

These student leaders will help improve voter education and engagement among young people through the 2026 election cycle.

Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force logo Text: Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force A first-of-its-kind effort to empower the next generation of voters Michigan.gov/CSATF

Secretary Benson announced today that she and the Michigan Department of State team have selected 23 Michigan college and university students to serve on the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force (CSATF): go.mi.gov/9hsr01764

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Secretary of State branch alert

BRANCH ALERT: Due to inclement weather and poor visibility, the Grand Haven office will be closing at 12 p.m. today.

Residents are being rerouted to the Muskegon and Holland branch offices.

Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS

Secretary of State Mobile Office staff at the Detroit Auto Show assisting attendees Question icon Answer icon Official Secretary of State seal Text: What does the Secretary of State Mobile Office do? Our mobile office brings our services all over the state of Michigan. Some of those services include: Renewing your driver's license Updating your address Renewing your vehicle tabs Registering to vote, if eligible Michigan.gov/SOS

FAQ Friday: Want to check out the Secretary of State Mobile Office for yourself?

MDOS Mobile Office staff will be at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place from 12-6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 25, to help you complete your transactions and answer your questions.

Polaroid-style photo of a Michigan Department of State staff member sitting at a table with resources and information related to the department Polaroid-style photo of students from Central Michigan University who attended the event during Martin Luther King Jr. Week Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Department of State on the Road Mount Pleasant, Michigan

MDOS 🤝 Central Michigan University

MDOS staff recently participated in CMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week, where they assisted eligible students with registering to vote and made helpful election resources easily accessible.

She was joined by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman, school administrators, local leaders and students.

Secretary Benson speaks about the importance of making driver’s education more accessible and affordable at Fordson High School in Dearborn and stands with event speakers including local leaders, school administrators and students.

Secretary Benson stands with (from left to right) Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman; Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud; and Danielle Elzayat, Co-Founder of Amity Foundation at a visit to Fordson High School in Dearborn.

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

Car driving on snowy road Official Secretary of State seal Text: Stay alert Slow down Stock your car

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.

Aquarius sign illustration Star illustrations Text: Aquarius January 20 to February 18 Time to renew?

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.

Illustration of voter registration application and pen Official Secretary of State seal Text: Register to vote in the February 3 Special Primary Election by visiting your city or township clerk's office in person with proof of residency Michigan.gov/Vote

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.

The Midland branch has also closed for the day due to a physical plant issue. Residents are being rerouted to the Saginaw – Bay Rd. and Bay City branches.