OCTOBER 28, 2004

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

The Secretary of State’s Office mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver’s license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.

Branch offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesdays the majority of offices are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with those in city centers open

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smaller branch offices may close during the lunch hour. Secretary of State PLUS offices are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Motorists renewing license plates can avoid the trip to a branch office by renewing by mail, or if eligible, by Internet or touch-tone telephone. Easy to follow instructions can be found

For more information visit the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos.

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