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April 27, 2026
Most transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
ESCANABA, Mich. – The Secretary of State office at 305 Ludington St. in Escanaba will be closed for one week for HVAC upgrades to the State Office Building, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The office will be closed on Monday, May 4 and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 11.
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 license plate, 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 505 N. 26th St. in Escanaba.
Residents who need to come into an office for Secretary of State services during the closure 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 1044 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain and 1305 8th Ave. in Menominee.
The Iron Mountain office is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST), and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CST).
The Menominee office is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) with a one-hour lunch closure from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CST). On Wednesdays, it is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CST) with a one-hour lunch closure from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CST).
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