OCTOBER 30, 2008

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds residents that certain offices will remain open on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for Election Day while all offices are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The Office of the Great Seal will be closed both days.

Most of state government will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 4 due to a negotiated agreement with labor unions that makes Election Day an employee holiday. Land, however, is accommodating Secretary of State customers who must conduct business on that day. Land's initiative allows all SUPER!Centers and more than half of the PLUS offices to remain open with limited staffing levels. Those with routine business are encouraged to visit a branch office prior to Election Day. Eight other traditional offices will remain open as well, ensuring a regional balance in the number of branches operating that day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Land reminds customers that several PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers have 24-hour Self-Service Stations for renewing vehicle tabs. Visit the department's Branch Office Locator at www.Michigan.gov/sos to find the most convenient location of a Self-Service Station.

Late fees for licenses and registrations expiring on a state holiday will be waived if customers renew the next day. Customers can avoid trips to a branch office by doing business online.

The attached list of offices open on Nov. 4 is online as well.

For more information visit the department Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos.