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August 20, 2024
Most transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
MANISTEE, Mich. – The Secretary of State office at 1638 US-31 in Manistee will permanently close at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, as it moves less than a mile away to a new location on the northeast corner of US-31 and Merkey Rd.
The new office is located at 1475 US-31 in Manistee and will open for business at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, after the Labor Day closure. It offers more open lobby space, improved counters, public restrooms and ample parking. Power-assist doors are also available for visitors.
During the weeklong closure, residents are encouraged to complete their transactions online at Michigan.gov/SOS. 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. The nearest self-service station is located in the Meijer store at 3900 W. US-10 in Ludington.
Residents who need to come into an office for Secretary of State services before the new location opens may schedule their visit at the next closest office at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 1-888-767-6424. The nearest offices are located at 5902 US-10 in Ludington and 10577 Main St. in Honor. The offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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