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Trenton, Wayne County

Secretary of State in Trenton

The Trenton branch is at 3040 Van Horn. Schedule a visit online, bring the right papers, and see the next nearest branches if the wait is long.

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The Trenton branch

If the wait is long

The next nearest branches

Straight-line miles from the middle of Trenton.

Brownstown Address 18412 Telegraph Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Distance 4.4 miles
Taylor Address 21572 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 Distance 8.6 miles
Inkster Address 26603 Michigan Ave, Inkster, MI 48141 Distance 12.1 miles

New to Michigan

How to register a car in Michigan

  1. 1

    Get Michigan no-fault insurance

    Every vehicle must carry Michigan no-fault insurance to be registered; out-of-state insurance is not accepted.

  2. 2

    Schedule a branch visit

    A first Michigan registration is done in person at a Secretary of State office. Book a time online.

  3. 3

    Bring the papers

    The original title, your previous registration if you have it, proof of Michigan insurance, your license or ID and payment.

  4. 4

    Get your plate

    You leave with a plate and registration. Later renewals can usually be done online, by mail or at a self-service station.

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Questions about the Trenton Secretary of State

4 questions

Where is the Secretary of State in Trenton?
Trenton Secretary of State, 3040 Van Horn, Trenton, MI 48183.
Do I need an appointment at the Trenton branch?
Scheduling a visit online saves the wait; check the Department of State's scheduling site for the next open time.
What is the next nearest branch to Trenton?
Brownstown, 18412 Telegraph Rd, Romulus, MI 48174, about 4.4 miles away.
What county is Trenton in?
Trenton is in Wayne County, Michigan.

Adding an EV charger in Trenton?

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Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.