Secretary of State

Walk-ins are most definitely a pre-covid era style of life, and something we may never truly see the likes of again.

A new year in Michigan means a fresh start for most of us, but it also triggers the start of a handful of new laws that were passed last year.

It's cheaper to replace your plates before you're pulled over because it's peeling and illegible.

A new bill was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, that will extend the validity of driver's licenses, personal identification cards, as well as car license plates.

Benson is hoping lawmakers will join her in passing these reforms that in the long run will improve customer convenience and satisfaction. Benson said “since moving a majority of the departments customer service operations online, more than 60% of transactions are now conducted outside of branch offices.”

The basic services that don't really require going into the Secretary of State's offices and waiting in line, are now pretty much available at kiosks located across the state, but all that is being expanded even further.

If you have been driving around lately, you may have noticed a lot of vehicles are out on the roads without license plates. I'm not talking about driving around with expired tags, but rather no metal license plate at all. Have people stopped buying license plates for their vehicle in 2020?

Where you can, can't, and the exceptions to the rules.

You have until October 30th to request an absentee voter ballot. Don't wait. Do it now. We can help.

Who are the candidates, are you registered, when can you vote and more. All right here.