Public voting is now open in Michigan’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest
Winning designs will be available for clerks to hand out on Election Day By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING,...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
MDOS announces changes to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law
By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING, Mich. – Starting June 1, eligible Michigan residents who complete a qualifying transaction...
“I Voted” sticker design contest grows to over 2,000 submissions in second year
Public voting begins June 1 By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) received 2,095 submissions to...
MDOS recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by reminding drivers to “Look Twice. Save a Life.”
By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING, Mich. — Today, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) kicks off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by relaunching the annual “Look...
Secretary Benson announces over 2.1 million outdated voter registrations canceled or identified for cancellation since 2019
New rule takes effect to start cancellation process for registered voters who haven’t cast a ballot in 20+ years By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING,...
Eight courts mark highest legal participation in years at Road to Restoration clinic in Royal Oak
The clinic assisted over 140 residents and 10 regained their driving privileges By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson ROYAL OAK, Mich....
Michiganders who visit Secretary of State branch offices report 91% satisfaction rating, according to new survey tool
First four months of survey results report high marks for fast, friendly customer service By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING,...
MDOS installs electronic check-in stations at 80 branch offices seven months ahead of schedule
All 131 Secretary of State offices now provide either a full-time staff greeter or self check-in station, promoting faster service By Secretary of State Jocelyn...
Road to Restoration clinic in Lansing connects over 115 Michigan residents with legal guidance and resources to restore driving privileges
By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and partners hosted a Road to Restoration clinic in...
MDOS, partners host first driver’s license restoration clinic of 2026 in Ypsilanti
Road to Restoration program in 5th year helping residents restore driving privileges By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Michigan Department...