LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation extending renewal dates for driver’s licenses, CDLs, state ID cards and vehicle registrations.
Under this order, those with driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations expiring between March 1 and September 30, 2020 would have until Sept. 30, 2020 to have them renewed.
“I am pleased to continue to work with the Legislature to codify significant Executive Orders that help Michiganders cope with the COVID-19 pandemic,” Whitmer said in a written statement. “These bills will give Michigan residents peace of mind and reduce the amount of person to person interaction necessary when renewing licenses and registrations.”
Many transactions, including vehicle registration renewals, do not need to be conducted in person, and should be done online at Michigan.gov/SOS. Automobile, motorcycle and watercraft registration renewals also can be completed at one of the 122 Self-Service Stations located around the state.
“We are grateful for the support of the Legislature and Governor Whitmer in our work to ensure essential transactions can be conducted in our branch offices in a way that balances the health of staff and customers with the needs of Michigan drivers,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said. “We have been continually assessing the safest way to maintain branch operations and this legislation will go a long way toward those efforts.”
Residents needing to schedule an appointment can do so online at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-SOS-MICH. Advance appointments can be made up to 180 days ahead of time. Same-day appointments become available 24 hours prior to the appointment time.
To view the governor’s signing letter for Senate Bills 876-878, click the link below:
