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May 25, 2023
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
UPDATED: June 1, 2023
BAD AXE, Mich. – The Secretary of State office at 33 Patrick Dr. in Bad Axe will be closed for two weeks for a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The office will not open Monday, June 5, and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20. All state offices are closed June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Renovations include changes to the counter, new carpet and a fresh coat of paint. Electrical updates also will be done as part of the project.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s administration has doubled the number of services available online and now most transactions can be done from computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Self-service stations are available for instant registration, driver’s license and ID renewals, as well as some other transactions. There is a machine located in the Meijer store at 100 Pigeon Road in Bad Axe.
Residents who need to come into an office for Secretary of State services during the remodeling period may schedule their visit at the next closest offices at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424. The nearest offices are located at 277 E. Sanilac Road in Sandusky and 150 Millwood Street in Caro. Both offices are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Wednesdays, when the hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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