Michigan Secretary Of State
location_on MI SOS office listing — Iron River, MI
Location Details
Address
992 Lalley Road, Iron River, MI, 49935
Phone
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official MI SOS site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Michigan
Planning to take your written permit test at Michigan Secretary Of State? Here's what MI SOS requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: Computer testing station at Secretary of State office (50 questions: 25 signs + 25 rules); online at-home option via KnowTo Drive with webcam identity verification for adults.
Appointments: Appointment recommended for SOS office visit (can be scheduled up to one hour before closing); no appointment needed for the online at-home version.
Bring: Proof of legal presence, Social Security number, proof of identity, and Michigan residency. Documents must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
If you don't pass: Multiple attempts allowed; no posted lifetime limit.
Renewing Your License in Michigan
Michigan licenses are valid for 4 years and a standard renewal costs $18. Licenses and IDs may be renewed online, by mail, or at a self-service station. Online renewal isn't available for enhanced licenses, after two consecutive alternate renewals, expired over 4 years, age 21 transition, or certain other conditions.
When to renew: Up to 12 months before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step MI renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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