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Customers urged to go to ExpressSOS.com or an alternative office
DOWAGIAC – The Dowagiac Secretary of State office at 601 N. Front St. will close at the end of Tuesday, June 11, and move to a temporary location seven miles south while its current building is remodeled.
The project involves roof replacement and work on the building’s exterior and is expected to be completed in August.
During the relocation closure from June 12 to 14, customers are encouraged to complete their transactions online at ExpressSOS.com or visit another branch office.
The Dowagiac office will resume normal service at 9 a.m. Monday, June 17, at its temporary location in the administrative offices of Lewis Cass Intermediate School District, 61682 Dailey Road, Cassopolis.
Most license plate types can be ordered or renewed online at ExpressSOS.com. Driver’s license permits and registrations for vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles or boats may be printed, allowing motorists to drive legally until they get their renewed driver’s license or plate and tab in the mail. Additionally, customers may order a duplicate registration or title, change their address and register to be an organ donor on the website.
Residents who need services during the relocation may visit these Secretary of State offices:
Southeast Berrien County Plus
110 E. Main St., Niles
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Services include instant titles and Commercial Driver License and mechanic testing, and a self-service kiosk for renewing license plates.
Northwest Berrien County Plus
1960 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Services include instant titles, Commercial Driver License and mechanic testing, and a 24/7 self-service kiosk for renewing license plates.
Van Buren County Plus
32849 Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Services include instant titles, Commercial Driver License and mechanic testing, and a self-service kiosk for renewing license plates.
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Media Contact: Shawn Starkey - MDOS-Press@Michigan.gov
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The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) wrapped up a fourth year of the successful Road to Restoration program with the final clinic of the season hosted at Hype Athletics in Dearborn Heights Oct. 15.
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The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, in room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend St. in Lansing.
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited a Road to Restoration clinic in Flint, where Michigan Department of State (MDOS) staff and volunteer attorneys helped Michiganders learn the process to safely return to the road.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation in Southwest Detroit Tuesday by highlighting the work the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is doing to serve residents who speak languages other than English.
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