LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced at a press conference Friday that all 131 Michigan Secretary of State branch offices will be changing operations to slow the spread of the coronavirus. During the three-week period from March 16 to April 6 branches will only offer services for critical transactions that must be conducted in-person and only by appointment. “Walk-ins” will be asked to make an appointment, for the same day if available.
The types of transactions available in-person at branches during this three-week period will be limited to the following three critical services:
- New driver’s licenses and state IDs
- Title transfers
- Testing for an original commercial driver’s license, chauffer’s license, mechanic’s license, motorcycle license, and recreational vehicle license
During the three-week period the number of appointments available will be increased, and same-day appointments will continue to be available. Services will also continue to be available online, by mail and at new self-service stations across the state, many of which accept cash. Saturday branch services will be suspended but weekday hours will be expanded as follows:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays: Remain 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
