Michigan Department of State

If your plate was stolen, contact police, who will enter a message into the Law Enforcement Information Network to alert other officers.

A replacement plate and tab will be issued for $5, along with a new registration but additional fees will be due if you had a personalized plate or purchase a different type of plate.

Official Secretary of State seal Text: How to replace a lost or stolen license plate Michigan.gov/SOS If your plate was stolen, contact law enforcement. Visit a Secretary of State office with your vehicle registration or plate number and your ID. A standard plate and tab will be issued for $5, along with a new registration.

FAQ Friday: If you need to replace a license plate that was lost or stolen, schedule a visit to a Secretary of State office at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.

Books on shelves Official Secretary of State seal Text: March is Reading Month

Earlier this week, Gov. Whitmer proclaimed March as Reading Month: go.mi.gov/8mt3q2003

Celebrate the enjoyment of diving into a book, learning something new, and exploring the adventure of imagination 📚

iPhone with an example of a scam text message currently going around that begins with: Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) Final Notice Official Secretary of State seal Text: Don't fall for scam texts The department will never ask people to send money or personal information via text message.

Be on alert for scams! The Michigan Department of State/Secretary of State will NEVER ask you to send money or personal information by text message or QR code.

Learn more from the Michigan Department of Attorney General:
go.mi.gov/3egav1978

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie issued a statement on proposed Michigan House legislation to prevent eligible citizens from voting that says: The vast majority of Michigan voters use the ID that they carry with them every day – a driver’s license or state ID – when they register to vote. Under this bill, that would no longer be enough; Michiganders would need more than a standard REAL ID when they register. At least five million of Michigan’s registered voters don’t have an enhanced REAL ID. Under this bill, Michiganders would be on the hook for about $150 million in additional government fees to upgrade their IDs just to continue what they are able to do right now – use their driver’s license to register and to vote. See full statement at go.mi.gov/8m6fp1990

Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie issued a statement after the House Elections Integrity Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4765, which would require every person to provide documents that prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote: go.mi.gov/8m6fp1990

Want to see your design featured on an “I Voted” sticker for this November’s General Election?

Michiganders can submit one entry in their selected category now through 5 p.m. on May 1.

Learn more: go.mi.gov/vp4g41980

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

Michigan is victorious in legal battle over voter rolls after U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging Michigan’s process to cancel registrations of dead voters: go.mi.gov/zaahp1977

Exclamation point illustration Location pinpoint illustration Clock illustration Official Secretary of State seal Text: Branch office closure for remodeling Detroit Bagley office located at 2835 Bagley Street Timeline is March 9 through 20 Michigan.gov/SOS 888-767-6424

The Secretary of State office at 2835 Bagley St. in Detroit will be closed starting on March 9 for a remodeling project: go.mi.gov/70huf1975

It will reopen on March 23.

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

Tablet that shows the website page for locating a sample ballot Pen Official Secretary of State seal Text: Questions about what's on the ballot? View a sample ballot when there is an election in your community to learn more Michigan.gov/Vote

FAQ Friday: Eligible voters can view a sample ballot for their jurisdiction at Michigan.gov/Vote and be prepared for what their community is voting on ahead of any election.

Clarkston branch office Speech bubble with quotation marks Five stars Official Secretary of State seal Text: Quote from Tori about the Clarkston office that says: Very professional employees, fast service and very clean. Michigan.gov/SOS

Schedule your visit online at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424 for timely and professional service at your preferred Secretary of State office location.

A red, white, and blue semiquincentennial license plate on the back of a vehicle Official Secretary of State seal

Over 10,000 red, white, and blue legacy license plates have been ordered so far by Michigan residents in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. The plate launched at the beginning of the year and is only available to order through Dec. 31.

Learn more and order yours: Michigan.gov/LegacyPlates

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

REMINDER: Registration for the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic taking place in Lansing on March 13 is now open.

Sign up and learn more here: Michigan.gov/R2R

Michigan Department of State staff member stands in front of a group of seated students from Kalamazoo College.

During their visit, they learned about the department, including its values, initiatives, and functions that provide Michigan citizens with essential services related to elections, motor vehicles, and more.

A group of students from Kalamazoo College and a Michigan Department of State staff member, stand in front of a Michigan Department of State sign for a photo.

MDOS staff recently hosted a group of students from Kalamazoo College who were touring the capital city to explore careers in government and their operations.

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/595df1921

Livestream: youtube.com/MichSOSOffice

Notes app pop-up Official Secretary of State seal Text: To-do list Renew my driver's license

FAQ Friday: Renewal for most driver’s licenses or IDs can be done quick and easy either online or at an SOS self-service station.

Visit Michigan.gov/SOS and check it off your to-do list.

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 hold their first meeting of the new year in Lansing on Monday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m.

Agenda: go.mi.gov/595df1921

Pisces sign Official Secretary of State seal Text: Pisces

Pisces season is here ♓

Dreaming of completing your SOS transaction in minutes? Make it your reality by visiting Michigan.gov/SOS or a self-service station near you.

Moon and star illustration Official Secretary of State seal Text: Ramadan Mubarak

To all those who celebrate: Ramadan Mubarak from the team at MDOS.

An attendee of the senior center resource fair in Flint stands next to the Secretary of State Mobile Office sign.

Michigan Department of State Mobile Office staff members assist attendees of a senior center resource fair in Flint.

Michigan Department of State Mobile Office staff members stand next to Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.

The MDOS Mobile office and staff were recently at a senior center resource fair in Flint to provide services and helpful department information.

American flag Star illustrations Official Secretary of State seal Text: Happy Presidents Day United States of America

Happy Presidents Day!

Reminder: All MDOS offices and SOS branches are closed today for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow, Feb. 17.

Illustration of two hearts hiking Donate Life logo Text: Happy Donor Day National Donor Day is February 14. Share the love and register today. RegisterMe.org

National Donor Day and Valentine’s Day? We’ll take it!

Share the love today and register your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Thank you to all donors, registered donors, donor families, and living donors for your generosity! 💙💚❤️

FAQ Friday: Need to update your MiLogin account information?

You can do so either by visiting the MiLogin help center at Michigan.gov/MiLogin and clicking “Help” in the top right corner, or by calling the DTMB Service Center at 517-241-9700 or 1-800-968-2644.

Secretary Benson will never stop fighting any effort that threatens the rights and privacy of Michigan’s voters.

Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State offices will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day Michigan.gov/SOS

All Department of State offices and Secretary of State branches will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day.

Most transactions can still be completed online at Michigan.gov/SOS or on one of more than 160 self-service stations across the state.

Heart in the middle of cardiogram lines Donate Life logo Text: February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month!

Nearly 4,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a donor heart.

Visit @donatelifeamerica.bsky.social's website at DonateLife.net to learn more and register your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor. ❤️

Official Secretary of State seal Text: 2025 in review Michigan Department of State delivers fast service, more accessible options and modern technology 91% of customers were served in 20 minutes or less 466,000 REAL ID transactions for Michiganders were completed 79% of Michigan driver's licenses and IDs are REAL ID 1.8 million self-service station transactions completed 3.97 out of 5 average Google Review for in-office visits Michigan.gov/SOS

Secretary Benson today released a 2025 data report showing the continued transformation of customer service at MDOS over the last several years: go.mi.gov/1sr301845

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