More convenience for customers

MI-TIME Line program is expanding

The innovative MI-TIME Line service that allows customers to use their phones or computers to make appointments or hold their place in line is being installed at 13 more offices over the next several months, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced on Dec. 6.

“Customers who can’t hop online to ExpressSOS.com can soon take advantage of the MI-TIME Line service at many more of our offices,” Johnson said. “After you get in line, you can run other errands or wait from home or work until you’re ready to be called up.”

MI-TIME Line launched at the Rochester Hills SOS branch on Dec. 5, the Calhoun County PLUS Office in Battle Creek on Dec. 7 and the Adrian SOS branch on Dec. 19. The program expansion includes the following offices:

• Adrian
• Battle Creek (Calhoun County PLUS)
• Bay City (Bay County PLUS)
• Clio (North Genesee County PLUS)
• Davison
• Delta Township (Lansing Area PLUS)
• Hudsonville
• Lapeer
• Marquette (Marquette County PLUS)
• Monroe
• Port Huron (St. Clair County PLUS)
• Rochester Hills
• Trenton (Downriver Area PLUS)

MI-TIME Line sends text updates to notify customers of their estimated wait time and allows them to request more time if needed. Those who don’t have a mobile phone can check in at the MI-TIME Line kiosk and get a printed ticket.

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SOS offices collect more than 2 tons of food and nearly $2,000 for needy

Secretary Johnson announced on Dec. 18 that Secretary of State offices collected more than 10,000 pounds of food and nearly $2,000 during the 2017 Harvest Gathering food drive.

“We’re so pleased to be able to help our community,” Johnson said. “Our customers and staff were generous and thoughtful in donating to this cause and making sure everyone in their area has a happy holiday season.” The Sparta office ranked first in food collection, bringing in nearly 5,000 pounds of food. The Detroit Livernois office collected 710 pounds of food and the Secretary of State building at the state Secondary Complex brought in about 650 pounds of food and raised $651. The Midland office collected $184. Many offices also received health care items for donation. Collected items were distributed to local food banks. Harvest Gathering collection boxes were placed in Secretary of State offices and state office buildings during the fall food drive. Customers also mailed additional funds directly to the Food Bank Council of Michigan. More

SOS offices to be closed for holidays 

Secretary Johnson reminds residents that all Secretary of State offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

The closures are: Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas; Friday, Dec. 29 and Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s. SUPER!Centers will also be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23 and Saturday, Dec. 30.

Most people renewing license plates, driver’s licenses and ID cards can hop online to ExpressSOS.com or by mail to do business. Additional services can also be done online.

License plate tabs can be renewed at Self-Service Stations, many of which are available around the clock.

Nominate 'em for a Gov's Service Award 

Do you know a great volunteer? Nominate them for a 2018 Governor's Service Award! The deadline is Jan. 31, 2018.

The awards will be presented later in the year at an event hosted by the Michigan Community Service Commission.

Elk plates are now available in MI

A new license plate celebrating the 100th anniversary of the reintroduction of elk into Michigan is now available. 

The fundraising plate costs $35 and $25 of the proceeds goes toward the conservation of wildlife habitat in the state.

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