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March 15, 2024
Most transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Secretary of State office at 5420 Beckley Road in Battle Creek will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The office will be closed Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 29 and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 1.
Renovations include improvements to the counter, reconfiguration of employee areas and electrical updates.
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 provide instant registration, driver’s license and ID renewals, as well as some other transactions, and offer nine language options including Arabic and Spanish. The nearest machines are located in Meijer stores at 2191 Columbia Ave. W and 6405 B Drive N in Battle Creek.
Residents who need to come into an office for Secretary of State services during the remodeling period may schedule a visit to the closest alternative office at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.
The nearest offices are located at 308 S. Superior St. in Albion and 603 Romence Rd. in Portage. 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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