Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced
that she is keeping select branch offices open on Election Day

October 25, 2006

Most of state government will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7 due to a negotiated agreement with labor unions that makes Election Day an employee holiday. Land, however, devised a plan to accommodate Secretary of State customers who must conduct business on that day. Land's initiative allows all PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers to remain open with minimal staffing levels. Eight other traditional offices will remain open as well, ensuring a regional balance in the number of branches operating that day.

"Our top priority is meeting the needs of customers," Land said. "Thanks to a team effort throughout the Department of State, we're able to keep certain offices open so that people who have urgent business are served. We do, however, ask that customers visit us before or after Nov. 7 if possible. The reduced staffing levels will make it difficult for us to adequately serve large numbers of visitors. We appreciate everyone's understanding and promise to keep finding ways to provide even greater customer conveniences."

Land pointed out that late fees for licenses and registrations expiring on Nov. 7 will be waived if customers renew the next day. She also reminded people that they can avoid trips to a branch office by doing business online at www.Michigan.gov/sos.

The list of offices is shown below. In addition, the Web site contains a Branch Office Locator that gives addresses and services of all offices, as well as maps to the offices so that customers can find the most convenient location.

Secretary of State offices open on Election Day

Southeast Michigan

Clinton Township SUPER!Center
Detroit New Center SUPER!Center
Northwest Detroit PLUS
Livonia Area SUPER!Center
Southeast Macomb County PLUS
Central Oakland County PLUS
Southwest Oakland County PLUS
Central Wayne County PLUS
Northeast Wayne County PLUS
Southeast Wayne County PLUS
Southwest Wayne County PLUS
West Wayne County PLUS

West Michigan

Northwest Berrien County PLUS
Southeast Berrien County PLUS
Grand Rapids Area SUPER!Center
Kalamazoo County PLUS
South Kalamazoo County PLUS
Mecosta County PLUS
Montcalm County PLUS
MuskegonSt. Joseph County PLUS

Lansing - Jackson

Jackson North
Lansing Area PLUS
Flint - Thumb Area
Flint Area SUPER!Center
Lapeer County PLUS
Sanilac County PLUS
Tuscola County PLUS

Northern Michigan

Alpena
Bay City
Gaylord
Grand Traverse County PLUS
Roscommon County PLUS

Upper Peninsula

Escanaba
Houghton
Marquette County PLUS
Sault Ste. Marie

Related Links
> www.Michigan.gov/sos
> Branch Office Locator