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KALAMAZOO – The Secretary of State office in Kalamazoo will close for five days for a remodeling project, and customers are encouraged to complete their transactions online at ExpressSOS.com or at an alternative branch office.
The office at 3298 Stadium Drive will be closed beginning Monday, July 8, and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. Monday, July 15.
Customers and staff will benefit from renovations including new data lines, new carpet and a newly painted lobby.
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 Secretary of State services during the remodeling period also may visit the next closest offices:
Portage, 603 Romence Road
Battle Creek, 5420 Beckley Road
Paw Paw, 32849 Red Arrow Highway
Allegan, 430 Western Ave.
All four offices are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, the Portage, Battle Creek and Paw Paw offices are open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Allegan office is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information about office hours, locations and services can be found at Michigan.gov/SOS.
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Media Contact: Shawn Starkey - MDOS-Press@Michigan.gov
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