JUNE 29, 2009
Credit card payments, less paperwork among the benefits
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today announced that
certified auto mechanics regulated by her agency now have the convenient option
of renewing their annual licenses online.
The Department of State's online mechanics license renewal project is the
latest advancement in Land's nonstop drive to provide modern, cost-effective
services that save time for customers.
"Our goal is service that is convenient as well as high quality," Land said.
"By providing mechanics with the option of renewing their licenses online, we
save them time and money while delivering first-rate service. Online license
renewal is more efficient for our department, too. Using more technology means
less paperwork, which results in greater efficiencies and less human error when
processing applications. We're excited about this next step in our customer
service revolution and look forward to announcing additional innovations."
The online service allows those seeking renewals to avoid filling out a paper
application and mailing it to the department along with a payment check.
Instead, program users simply enter basic information to the onscreen forms and
pay with Visa or MasterCard. Users receive a confirmation e-mail from the
department within 24 hours.
Accessing the program is easy. Just go to the department Web site at
www.Michigan.gov/sos and click on the "Automotive-related
Businesses" and "Information
for Mechanics" links.
The program is not available to applicants who are seeking first-time
licenses or to those whose licenses have been expired for more than 60 days.
The department's online business licensing system was unveiled in September
2008, with the introduction of online license renewals for automobile dealers
and salvage vehicle agents. The service continues to expand and will include
other businesses and professionals such as auto repair facilities and driver
education instructors and providers in the future.
The department issues approximately 58,000 business and occupational
licenses, certifications and registrations each year, most of which are
renewals. Visit its Web site for complete information about services and office
locations.
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