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February 07, 2025
Most transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Secretary of State office at 1960 Mall Dr. in Benton Harbor will be closed for a day during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The office will be closed Friday, Feb. 14, and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, after the Presidents Day holiday closure that Monday.
The project includes the replacement of carpet in the office.
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 stations are located in the Meijer stores at 1920 Pipestone Rd. in Benton Harbor and 1223 Phoenix St. in South Haven.
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 601 N. Front St. in Dowagiac and 110 E. Main St. in Niles. 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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