Michigan Branch Offices to Open Later Thursdays
Secretary of State branch offices will open at 10 a.m. Thursdays starting November 5 to let staff attend weekly training.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Michigan Secretary of State branch offices will open at 10 a.m. EST on Thursdays beginning November 5, 2026, and remain open until 5 p.m. Branch offices in less populated areas will not offer Thursday hours.
Why it matters
The schedule change allows staff to participate in weekly training and professional development, affecting when residents can visit branch offices across Michigan. Customers who need in-person service on Thursdays should plan for the later opening time.
Branch offices will open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. on Thursdays, compared with regular Monday, Tuesday and Friday hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday hours remain 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the source does not say how long the Thursday schedule will last.
The players
Michigan Secretary of State
The state agency that oversees driver's licenses, vehicle registrations and other branch office services across Michigan.
The details
Starting November 5, 2026, Secretary of State branch offices across Michigan will open at 10 a.m. EST on Thursdays and stay open until 5 p.m. Branch offices in less populated areas, including Munising, Mohawk, Reed City and Mio, will not offer Thursday hours. Most transactions can be completed online at mi.gov/sos.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Thursday late-opening hours begin at Michigan Secretary of State branch offices.
Market Landscape
The change departs from the established weekday pattern of Michigan Secretary of State branch hours, where Monday, Tuesday and Friday run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adding a late Thursday opening reshapes how staffing is scheduled around regular office service.
Michigan residents who need a branch office visit on a Thursday will find offices opening at 10 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. beginning November 5. Residents in Munising, Mohawk, Reed City and Mio should note their local offices will not offer Thursday hours.
The takeaway
Plan Thursday branch visits for after 10 a.m., and check online first, since most Secretary of State transactions can be completed without going into an office.
What happens next
Thursday late-opening hours at Michigan Secretary of State branch offices begin November 5, 2026.
Further reading
Find more on Openings & Closings across Michigan businesses and government offices.
More information
Most transactions can be completed on the Michigan Secretary of State online transactions portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Press.
