Sec. of State Offices to be Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds customers that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will close on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver's license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.

Most people renewing license plates, driver's licenses and ID card can do business online at www.ExpressSOS.com or by mail. Easy to follow instructions can be found with the renewal notice. Additional services can be done online as well.

License plate tabs can also be renewed at Self-Service Stations, many of which are available around the clock. Visit the Branch Office Locator at www.michigan.gov/sos to find a Self-Service Station near you.

For more information about Secretary of State office locations and additional services, visit www.michigan.gov/sos. Sign up for the official Secretary of State Twitter feed at www/twitter.com/michsos and Facebook updates at www.facebook.com/michigansos.

Customers may also call the Department of State Information Center to speak to a customer-service representative at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424).