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Filing for office, including petition signature requirements and political party status.
Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
Find information about the Board of State Canvassers and its meeting notices.
Title and registration requirements; special titles; name changes; address changes; license plate fees; insurance requirements; new Michigan residents; lost titles; lost license plates; and deceased vehicle owners.
Disability parking and placard information, disability parking, disability plate, disabled parking permit, and wheelchair.
Recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, watercraft, ORVs, and trailers.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
The International Registration Plan (IRP) - a program for registering and licensing of commercial vehicles in interstate operations among member jurisdictions (states or provinces).
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) online service for customers filing financial statements and liens through the Secretary of State.
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No disruption of services is expected
Beginning July 14, 2025, all customer-facing Bureau of Elections staff will be temporarily relocated within the Richard H. Austin Building while construction takes place in our suite. During this project, all services will remain available. Please call 800-292-5973 to schedule any in-person visits to the Bureau.
Updates will be provided as they become available, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as these improvements are made.
Schedule a visit with the Office of the Great Seal
Authentications may be done by mail, or in-person by appointment only on Mondays from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm or Wednesdays from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.
Schedule an office visitThe Office of the Great Seal is part of the Bureau of Elections in the Michigan Department of State. In fulfilling the Secretary of State's responsibilities, it is the Office of the Great Seal's mission to promote and achieve continuously improved quality in the following areas:
The Secretary of State lacks legal authority to accept and officially file any document and affix the Great Seal unless expressly authorized to do so by law. Documents authenticated with the Great Seal have the like effect as the originals
Mailing Address
Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
Office of the Great Seal Service Locations
Schedule a visit
Richard H. Austin Building
1st Floor
430 W. Allegan
Lansing, MI
888-767-6424 (888-SOS-MICH) (Main Office)
517-241-1820 (Facsimile)
Hours
Please arrive at least one hour prior to closing to allow sufficient time to process your documents. Metered parking is available along the south side of Allegan Street.
