LANSING — Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is reminding residents that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

All offices will be closed:

• Friday, Dec. 22, and SUPER!Centers will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas

• Friday, Dec. 29, and SUPER!Centers will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 30, and Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s

The Secretary of State’s Office mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver’s license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.

Most people renewing license plates, driver’s licenses and ID cards can do business online at ExpressSOS.com or by mail.  Online users renewing their tabs, driver’s license or ID card may find the system’s “Print ‘N Go feature” beneficial, officials said.

It allows them to complete their transaction, print off a receipt and carry the receipt until their tabs, license or ID card arrive in the mail. Instructions can be found with the renewal notice.  Additional services can be done online as well.

License plate tabs can be renewed at Self-Service Stations, many of which are available around the clock. Visit the Branch Office Locator at michigan.gov/SOS to find a nearby Self-Service Station.

With the exception of holidays, offices are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Smaller offices may close for the lunch hour.

Most offices are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, with those in city centers open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.  SUPER!Centers also provide hours from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.