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Michigan Secretary of State system upgrade takes effect today
Read full article: Michigan Secretary of State system upgrade takes effect todayThe Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) has undergone what it calls a โmajor technology upgradeโ to its services system. Online services, self-service stations and the branch office appointment system are back as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 16 after going offline for a few days to prepare the upgrade. NOTE: The system has been struggling to work Tuesday, likely due to an influx of web traffic. Once system upgrades are ready (9 a.m. March 16), new online services at Michigan.gov/SOS will include:AdRenew or replace an enhanced driverโs license or state ID if no new photo is required -- You may renew your driverโs license or enhanced driverโs license online through You may renew your driverโs license or enhanced driverโs license online through e-Services if you are a U.S. citizen and your last renewal was completed at a Secretary of State office. View the status of the requested driverโs license or state IDRequest and obtain a driving recordAdd a motorcycle endorsement to an eligible driverโs licenseAccess streamlined business servicesThe SOS said in addition to the services already offered at self-service stations, new transactions will include:Renew a standard or enhanced driverโs license or state ID if no new photo is requiredRequest a replacement and print out a temporary license or IDAdd a motorcycle endorsement to an eligible driverโs licenseSign up on the stateโs organ donor registryIf you have any questions, you can visit the Department of State website at Michigan.gov/SOS, call 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424) or connect with us on our social media accounts.
Michigan Secretary of State system upgrade means some service outages March 11-15, 2021
Read full article: Michigan Secretary of State system upgrade means some service outages March 11-15, 2021The Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) is about to undergo what it calls a โmajor technology upgradeโ to its services system. This will force online services, self-service stations and the branch office appointment system to be unavailable from 5 p.m. Thursday, March 11, until 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 16. Once system upgrades are ready (9 a.m. March 16), new online services at Michigan.gov/SOS will include:AdRenew or replace an enhanced driverโs license or state ID if no new photo is requiredView the status of the requested driverโs license or state IDRequest and obtain a driving recordAdd a motorcycle endorsement to an eligible driverโs licenseAccess streamlined business servicesThe SOS said in addition to the services already offered at self-service stations, new transactions will include:Renew a standard or enhanced driverโs license or state ID if no new photo is requiredRequest a replacement and print out a temporary license or IDAdd a motorcycle endorsement to an eligible driverโs licenseSign up on the stateโs organ donor registryIf you have any questions, you can visit the Department of State website at Michigan.gov/SOS, call 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424) or connect with us on our social media accounts.