Secretary of State Offices to Close for Christmas, New Years

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

The closures are: Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, for Christmas. Super!Centers will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 24. Friday, Dec. 30, and Monday, Jan. 2, for New Year's. Super!Centers will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31.

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.

People renewing license plates, driver license and ID cards can do business by mail or online at www.ExpressSOS.com. 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.

With the exception of holidays, branch offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Smaller branch offices may close for the lunch hour. On Wednesdays most offices are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with those in city centers open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. SUPER!Centers also provide Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information about branch office locations, hours and services, visit www.Michigan.gov/SOS and sign up for 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).