BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- County officials have announced that the Secretary of State office at 1960 Mall Dr. in Benton Harbor will be closing for a period of time starting Feb. 14 while the office has new carpet installed. 

Officials say most transactions done at the SOS office can be done online. 

The office is scheduled to resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, after the Presidents Day holiday closure that Monday.  

"Self-service stations provide instant registration, driver’s license and ID renewals, as well as some other transactions, and offer nine language options," officials said. "The nearest self-service stations are located in the Meijer stores at 1920 Pipestone Rd. in Benton Harbor and 1223 Phoenix St. in South Haven."

Residents who need to come into an office for Secretary of State services during the remodeling period may schedule a visit to the closest alternative office by going online or calling 888-767-6424.  

The next nearest offices are located at 601 N. Front St. in Dowagiac and 110 E. Main St. in Niles, and both offices are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Wednesdays, when the hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.