If your efforts to renew your driver’s license or your license plate tabs have been thwarted by the pandemic, and you’ve been able to take advantage of the state’s renewal extension plan, you are being warned that you will need to act before the end of the month.
The Michigan Department of State is reminding drivers that the current driver’s license, state ID and vehicle renewal extension plan will expire on September 30th. Under Public Acts 127-129, those with driver’s license, state ID or vehicle registration expiration dates between March 1st and September 30th have until September 30th to complete their renewals. With that deadline now a month away, drivers who haven’t completed their renewals are encouraged to make a plan to do so immediately.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reminds everyone, “As part of our ongoing efforts to address customer needs during the pandemic, we have expanded our branch hours and added a number of appointments to ensure everyone who needs to is able to renew their driver’s license or ID ahead of the September 30th deadline,” and adds, “There are still many available appointments, and anyone who has not handled their renewals is encouraged to do so immediately.”
Her department announced recently the expansion of Secretary of State branch office hours to accommodate renewals for driver’s licenses and state IDs that expire between January 1st, 2020, and September 30th, 2020, and must be renewed in person. Appointments reserved for that specific circumstance are available from 4 pm to 7 pm Monday through Friday from now until September 30th. To make an appointment, visit http://Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424).
Many driver’s license and ID renewals also can be completed online at ExpressSOS.com.
Vehicle registration and tab renewals should be completed online, by mail or at one of the 121 self-service stations located across the state. To renew at a self-service kiosk, drivers only need their license plate number and the last four digits of their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the renewal noticed mailed to them by the Michigan Department of State.
