Residents who rely on the Secretary of State office at 14634 Mack Ave. in Detroit will need to seek alternatives, as the office will close starting October 27 for remodeling work that includes painting, new carpet, and building upgrades. Normal services are scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. on November 17, according to the Michigan Secretary of State's Office.
Most services remain accessible online at Michigan.gov/SOS, with expanded options allowing many transactions to be completed remotely. For those needing in-person functions, self-service stations are available at Parkway Foods (11250 E Jefferson Ave.) and Kroger (20422 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods), offering instant license and ID renewals in nine languages, as reported by the Michigan Secretary of State's Office.
During the three-week closure, residents who need in-person services can schedule appointments at 580 E. Warren Ave. in Detroit or 18809 E. 9 Mile Rd. in Eastpointe by booking online or calling 888-767-6424. Both offices follow regular hours except on Wednesdays, when they are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Online services and self-service stations also remain available, as stated by the Michigan Secretary of State's Office.
