Michigan Secretary of State to Hold License Restoration Clinic in Benton Harbor

The event aims to help residents get their driver's licenses back through one-on-one assistance.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:00am

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The Michigan Secretary of State's office is hosting a special 'Road to Restoration' clinic in Benton Harbor next week to help Southwest Michigan residents who have lost their driver's licenses get back on the road legally. The clinic will provide one-on-one help and information to attendees to address the specific circumstances that led to their license suspension or revocation.

Why it matters

Many people in Michigan rely on their driver's licenses to get to work, school, and access essential services, so losing one's license can create significant hardship. This clinic aims to remove barriers and provide the necessary resources to help residents regain their driving privileges.

The details

The license restoration clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at the Michigan Works office in Benton Harbor. It will be appointment-based, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Secretary of State's office will have experts, the Mobile Secretary of State van, and community partners on hand to guide residents through the process of getting their licenses back, which can vary depending on the individual circumstances that led to the license suspension or revocation.

  • The license restoration clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • The clinic will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day.

The players

Michigan Secretary of State

The state government agency responsible for vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and other administrative functions.

Abigayl Venman

The program manager for the Road to Restoration license restoration initiative.

Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties

The community organization hosting the license restoration clinic in Benton Harbor.

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What they’re saying

“What's really special about the clinics is that by providing that one-on-one help and information, we can make sure that every resident that joins us has that information that pertains exactly to their circumstances.”

— Abigayl Venman, Road to Restoration Program Manager (wsjm.com)

What’s next

Residents interested in attending the license restoration clinic in Benton Harbor can sign up for an appointment through the Michigan Secretary of State's website.

The takeaway

This license restoration clinic is an important initiative to help Michigan residents regain their driving privileges and access essential services and economic opportunities. By providing personalized assistance, the Secretary of State's office is working to remove barriers and get more people legally back on the road.