Michigan SOS Online Renewal Program Reaches 10-year Mark
The Michigan Department of State’s online renewal program for vehicle and watercraft license plate registrations has reached the 10-year mark and continues to grow more popular each year, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently announced. The number of online registrations has increased every year since the first one was recorded on June 19, 1998. During the program’s first year, there were 50,267 transactions. The annual total has climbed each year to 994,885 transactions during the most recent 12 months ending May 31. As the state continues to face budget challenges, the online renewal system stands out as an efficient use of tax dollars, Land said. On average, transactions handled over the Internet can be processed at half the cost of doing so at a branch office counter. They also mean a reduction in the number of customers traveling to branch offices, which allows staff to spend more time with those who do need over-the-counter services. More than 4.6 million online renewal transactions have been recorded over the last 10 years, including more than 4.4 million vehicle and 190,000 watercraft registrations. Records continue to be set as more people choose to do business with the department online. In March, there were 95,808 vehicle and 34,629 watercraft registration renewals over the Internet, for a total of 130,437 transactions—all record highs for one month. By logging on to www.Michigan.gov/sos, customers can renew their plates from wherever they are—even if they are in another state or country. They’ll be prompted to enter the PIN number from their renewal notice and the number of their valid VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit card. Their registration and license plate tab will then be mailed to them. For more information on Department of State programs and services, visit www.Michigan.gov/sos or call 1-888-SOS-MICH.
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