Michigan Department of State Employee Directory
Government AdministrationMichigan, United States201-500 Employees
The Michigan Department of State is a state government agency based in Lansing that provides public services related to elections, licensing, and vehicle administration. It administers election law and voter registration, licenses drivers, registers and titles vehicles, regulates auto dealerships and repair facilities, licenses auto mechanics, and commissions notaries public. REAL ID compliance is part of its mandate, with licenses and ID cards required for travel and access to certain federal facilities. Led by the Secretary of State, elected to a four-year term, the department serves Michigan's 10 million residents as both the chief election officer and the primary motor vehicle administrator. The department employs roughly 1,500 people and is focused on delivering a modernized, service-driven model accessible online, in branches, and on Election Day.