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SEP Retirement Plans For Small Businesses
Looking for an easy and low-cost retirement plan? Why not consider a SEP?
Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans can provide a significant source of income at retirement by allowing employers to set aside money in retirement accounts for themselves and their employees. Under a SEP, an employer contributes directly to traditional individual retirement accounts (SEP-IRAs) for all employees (including themselves). A SEP does not have the start-up and operating costs of a conventional retirement plan and allows for a contribution of up to 25 percent of each employee's pay.
Advantages of a SEP
- Contributions to a SEP are tax deductible and your business pays no taxes on the earnings on the investments.
- You are not locked into making contributions every year. In fact, you decide each year whether, and how much, to contribute to your employees' SEP-IRAs.
- Generally, you do not have to file any documents with the government.
- Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations, including S corporations, can set up SEPs.
- You may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $500 per year for each of the first 3 years for the cost of starting the plan.
- Administrative costs are low.
As you read through this booklet, here are some definitions you will find helpful:
Employee – An "employee" is not only someone who works for you, but also includes you if you receive compensation from the business. In other words, you can contribute to a SEP-IRA on your own behalf. The term also includes employees of certain other businesses you and/or your family own and certain leased employees.
Eligible Employee – An eligible employee is an employee who:
- Is at least 21 years of age, and
- Has performed service for you in at least 3 of the last 5 years.
All eligible employees must participate in the plan, including part-time employees, seasonal employees, and employees who die or terminate employment during the year.
Your SEP may also cover the following employees, but there is no requirement to cover them:
- Employees covered by a union contract;
- Nonresident alien employees who did not earn income from you;
- Employees who received less than $550 in compensation during the year (subject to cost-of-living adjustments).
Compensation – The term generally includes the pay an employee received from you for a year's work. As the owner/employee, your compensation is the pay you received from the company. Employers must follow the definition of compensation included in the plan document.
Establishing the Plan
There are just a few simple steps to establish a SEP.
Step 1: Contact a retirement plan professional or a representative of a financial institution that offers retirement plans and choose the IRS model SEP, Form 5305-SEP, Simplified Employee Pension – Individual Retirement Accounts Contribution Agreement, or another plan document offered by the financial institution. Regardless of the SEP document you choose, when filled in, it will include the name of the employer, the requirements for employee participation, the signature of a responsible official, and a written allocation formula for the employer's contribution.
A SEP may be established as late as the due date (including extensions) of the company's income tax return for the year you want to establish the plan. For example, if your business's fiscal year (a corporate entity) ends on December 31 and you filed for the automatic 6-month extension, the company's tax return for the year ending December 31, 2011, would be due on September 17, 2012, allowing you to make the initial SEP contribution no later than September 17, 2012.
Choosing a financial institution for your SEP is one of the most important decisions you will make, since that entity becomes a trustee to the plan. Trustees work closely with employers and agree to:
- Receive and invest contributions, and
- Provide each participant with a notice of employer contributions made each year and the value of his/her SEP-IRA at the end of the year.
Trustees of SEP-IRAs are generally banks, mutual funds, insurance companies that issue annuity contracts, and certain other financial institutions that have been approved by the IRS.
Step 2: Complete and sign Form 5305-SEP (or other plan document, if not using the IRS model form). When it is completed and signed, this form becomes the plan's basic legal document, describing your employees' rights and benefits. Do not send it to the IRS; instead, use it as a reference since it sets out the plan's terms (e.g., eligible employees, compensation, and employer contributions).
Step 3: Give your employees a copy of the Form 5305-SEP (or other plan document, if not using the IRS model form) and its instructions, along with certain information about SEP-IRAs (described in Employee Communications below). The model SEP is not considered adopted until each employee is provided with a written statement explaining that:
- A SEP-IRA may provide different rates of return and contain different terms than other IRAs the employee may have;
- The administrator of the SEP will provide a copy of any amendment within 30 days of the effective date, along with a written explanation of its effects; and
- Participating employees will receive a written report of employer contributions made to SEP-IRAs by January 31 of the following year.
Operating the Plan
Once in place, a SEP is simple to operate. Your trustee will take care of depositing the contributions, investments, annual statements, and any required filings with the IRS. You will need to ensure that your plan is kept current with the law.
Contributions to SEP-IRA accounts
Your obligation is to forward contributions to your financial institution/trustee for those employees who participate as described in your plan document. You will want to keep your financial institution aware of any changes in the status of those employees in the plan. As you hire new employees, for instance, you will include them in the SEP if they satisfy the eligibility criteria described in the plan.
Your contributions to each employee's SEP-IRA account for a year cannot exceed the lesser of 25 percent of the employee's compensation for the year or a dollar amount that is subject to cost-of-living adjustments. The dollar amount for 2011 is $49,000 and for 2012 is $50,000. These limits apply to your total contributions to this plan and any other defined contribution plans (other SEPs, 401(k), 403(b), profit sharing, or money purchase plan) you have.
You do not have to make contributions every year. When you contribute, you must contribute to the SEP-IRAs of all participants who actually performed work for your business during the year for which the contributions are made, even employees who die or terminate employment before the contributions are made. Contributions for all participants generally must be uniform—for example, the same percentage of compensation.
Employee salary reduction contributions cannot be made under a SEP.
There are special rules if you are a self-employed individual. For more information on the deduction limitations for self-employed individuals, see IRS Publication 560, Retirement Plans for Small Business (SEP, SIMPLE, and Qualified Plans).
How does a SEP work?
Quincy Chintz Company decides to establish a SEP for its employees. Quincy has chosen a SEP because the chintz industry is cyclical in nature, with good times and down times. In good years, Quincy can make larger contributions for its employees, and in down times it can reduce the amount. Quincy knows that under a SEP, the contribution rate (whether large or small) must be uniform for all employees. The financial institution that Quincy has picked to be the trustee for its SEP has several investment funds from which the Quincy employees can choose. Individual employees have the opportunity to divide their employer's contributions to their SEP-IRAs among the funds made available to Quincy's employees.
Employee Communications
When employees participate in a SEP, they must receive certain key disclosure documents from you and/or the financial institution/trustee:
- You must give employees a copy of IRS Form 5305-SEP and its instructions (or other document that was used to establish the plan). When new employees become eligible to participate in the plan, they also must receive a copy of the plan.
- You must also provide a written statement containing information about the terms of the SEP, how changes are made to the plan, and when employees are to receive information about contributions to their accounts. (See Step 3 above.)
- In addition to the information above, the financial institution provides an annual statement for each participant's SEP-IRA, reporting the fair market value of that account.
- The financial institution also gives participating employees a copy of the annual statement filed with the IRS containing contribution and fair market value information. (See Reporting to the Government below.)
- When an employee participating in the plan receives distributions from his/her account, the financial institution sends him/her a copy of the form that is filed with the IRS for the individual's distribution. (See Reporting to the Government below.)
- The financial institution will notify the participant by January 31 of each year when a minimum distribution is required.
Reporting to the Government
SEPs generally are not required to file annual financial reports with the Federal Government. SEP-IRA contributions are not included on the Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
The financial institution/trustee handling employees' SEP-IRAs provides the IRS and participating employees with an annual statement containing contribution and fair market value information on Form 5498, IRA Contribution Information.
Your financial institution also will report on Form 1099-R, Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc., any distributions it makes from participating employees' accounts. The 1099-R is sent to those receiving distributions and to the IRS.
Participants cannot take loans from their SEP-IRA.
However, participants can make withdrawals at any time. These monies can be rolled over tax free to another SEP-IRA, to another traditional IRA, or to another employer's qualified retirement plan (provided the other plan allows rollovers).
Money withdrawn from a SEP-IRA (and not rolled over to another plan) is subject to income tax for the year in which an employee receives a distribution. If an employee withdraws money from a SEP-IRA before age 59˝, a 10 percent additional tax generally applies.
As with other traditional IRAs, participants in a SEP-IRA must begin withdrawing a specific minimum amount from their accounts by April 1 of the year following the year the participant reaches age 70˝. For the year following the year in which a participant reaches age 70˝, he/she must withdraw an additional required minimum distribution amount by December 31 of that year and annually thereafter. The financial institution/trustee will notify the participant by January 31 of each year when a minimum distribution is required. (See IRS Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), regarding required distributions.)
Monitoring the Trustee
As the plan sponsor, you should monitor the financial institution/trustee to assure that it is doing everything it is required to do. You should also ensure that the trustee's fees are reasonable for the services it is providing. If the trustee is not doing its job properly, or if its fees are not reasonable, you should consider replacing the trustee.
Terminating the Plan
Although SEPs are established with the intention of continuing indefinitely, the time may come when a SEP no longer suits the purposes of your business. When that happens, consult with your financial institution to determine if another type of retirement plan might be a better alternative.
To terminate a SEP, notify the financial institution that you will not make a contribution for the next year and that you want to terminate the contract or agreement. Although not mandatory, it is a good idea to notify your employees that the plan will be discontinued. You do not need to give any notice to the IRS that the SEP has been terminated.
Mistakes … and how to correct them
Even with the best of intentions, mistakes in plan operation can happen. The U.S. Department of Labor and the IRS have correction programs to help employers with SEPs correct plan errors, protect participants' interests, and keep the plan's tax benefits. These programs are structured to encourage early error correction. Ongoing review makes it easier to spot and fix mistakes in the plan's operations. A booklet on the DOL/IRS correction programs is listed in the Resources section below.
Your SEP – a quick review
- Choose a financial institution to set up your SEP.
- Sign the agreement; set up the SEP-IRAs.
- Inform your employees about the plan.
- Deposit contributions by the due date of your tax return.
- Monitor your financial institution/trustee.
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) Employee Benefits Security Administration and the IRS feature this booklet and additional information on retirement plans on their websites:
www.dol.gov/ebsa - Go to "Compliance Assistance for Small Employers" or "Publications/Reports" for additional information to help you understand and operate your SEP retirement plan. This website also has information to help your employees understand the importance of saving for retirement through an employer-sponsored plan.
www.irs.gov/retirement - Go to "Plan Sponsor/Employer." This website is filled with plain-language information that will help you maintain your SEP properly. All the IRS forms and publications mentioned in this booklet are available here.
In addition, the following jointly developed publications are available on the DOL and IRS websites and can be ordered through the toll-free numbers listed below:
Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business, Publication 3998, provides an overview of retirement plans available to small businesses.
401(k) Plans for Small Businesses, Publication 4222, provides detailed information regarding the establishment and operation of a 401(k) plan.
Automatic Enrollment 401(k) Plans for Small Businesses, Publication 4674, explains a type of retirement plan that allows small businesses to increase plan participation.
Payroll Deduction IRAs for Small Businesses, Publication 4587, describes an arrangement that is an easy way for businesses to give employees an opportunity to save for retirement.
Profit Sharing Plans for Small Businesses, Publication 4806, describes a flexible way for businesses to help employees save for retirement.
SIMPLE IRA Plans for Small Businesses, Publication 4334, describes a type of retirement plan designed especially for small businesses.
Retirement Plan Correction Programs, Publication 4224, provides a brief description of the IRS and DOL correction programs.
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Related materials available from DOL
DOL sponsors two interactive websites, the elaws® Small Business Advisor, and along with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), www.Choosingaretirementsolution.org. These encourage small business owners to choose the appropriate retirement plan for their business and provide resources on maintaining plans and correcting plan errors.
Related materials available from the IRS
Publication 560, Retirement Plans for Small Business (SEP, SIMPLE, and Qualified Plans)
Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
Publication 3066, Have You Had Your Check-Up This Year? for Retirement Plans
The IRS Retirement Plans Navigator encourages small business owners to choose the right retirement plan for their business and provides resources on maintaining plans and correcting plan errors.
SEP Retirement Plans for Small Businesses is a joint project of the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (DOL/EBSA) and the Internal Revenue Service.
To view this and other EBSA publications, visit the agency's website at www.dol.gov/ebsa. To order publications, contact us electronically at www.askebsa.dol.gov. Or call toll free 866.444.3272. For assistance from a benefits advisor, visit EBSA's website at www.dol.gov/ebsa and click on "Request Assistance. Or call toll free 866.444.3272.
SEP Retirement Plans for Small Businesses (IRS Publication 4333) is also available from the Internal Revenue Service at: 800.TAX.FORM (829.3676) (Please indicate catalog number 38507U when ordering.)
This material will be made available in alternative format to persons with disabilities upon request: Voice phone: 202.693.8664, TDD: 202.501.3911.
This publication constitutes a small entity compliance guide for purposes of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It does not constitute legal, accounting, or other professional advice.


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Understanding the Chinese Economies
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China's economic growth has been more robust in some regions than others. In a country as large as China, examinations of regional differences can provide a viable way to learn about the economy as a whole. Rongxing Guo provides a systematic introduction to the economies of China by describing their external and internal drivers and by placing them within geopolitical and even socio-cultural boundaries. His pairings of case studies and empirical techniques reveal a rich, deep appreciation of the growth process and of interactions between key factors. This book delves more deeply into issues surrounding the economy than other books, offering a unique and important perspective that many will find useful. Covering history and administrative structures, unique economic features, some domestic economic issues, and international economic engagement, it describes an often inaccessible perspective with nuances all students of China will find valuable
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1.1 The origins of the nation
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The EU mandate will still let users override the settings as long as they're told of the possible consequences, including the use of headphones that can exceed the safe limits without having to change settings on the player.
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My name is Ioan Dumitrescu im a concept artist and also the organizer of Behind the Iron Curtain workshop! Some might remember it since 2010when we ve had an awesome time with Stephan Martiniere, Steambot Studios, Mark Goerner, Kekai Kotaki, Alex Alvarez! and now its grown and awaits you to join the family for September 14-17, in Bucharest Romania. This years workshop will focus not only on Concept Art but also on 3D. With the amazing artists Iain McCaig (Star wars,John Carter of Mars etc) Raphael Lacoste ( AD Ubisoft for Prince of Persia, Assasins Creed ), Alessandro Baldasseroni (lead character artists at Blur), Daniel Simon (Lead vehicle artists on Tron, Captain America, Prometheus, Cosmic Motors) and last but not least Neville Page (creature designer for Avatar, Star Trek, Prometheus etc) you should expect an educational event that is unique and true to what it set off to do since 2010. Inspire teach connect a community of artist, trough amazing instructors that take teaching seriously and have the years of experience and creativity to back them up. Like us on Facebook and check out the website www.iron-curtain.org
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Team S2 HD's released a trailer of its Sonic 2 HD project, as promised. It's pretty much amazing, as you'll see after the break.
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We already knew that Nicky Hilton was planning to launch her own hotel chain, but now the hotel heiress officially has an opening scheduled for the first in a chain of boutique hotels. Nicky O (her middle name is Olivia) will open its doors this November in South Beach, Florida. Hilton is a self-described fashionista and her intent is to have her hotels focus on design and designers. In keeping with this, she has had several famous designers decorate the suites. Roberto Cavalli will be doing the 5,000-sq. foot penthouse in the SoBe hotel in a gold theme that mimics his retail stores.
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Calling all DC Super Friends. The Joker is up to his usual tricks, and he must be stopped! Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and The Flash team up, calling on their special powers X-ray vision, the Batarang, force fields and lightning speed to dodge The Joker's gags and stop him in his tracks before he reaches the getaway car. The Fun House game board is packed with preschool play power: a wacky rolling ball, secret messages, and a launching Batarang will draw young super heroes into the action!Contents Include: 1 Game Board, 1 Ramp, 5 Movers, 5 Mover Bases, 1 Ball, 1 Batman Launcher, 1 Dart, 1 Green Lantern Net, 1 Superman Mask, 20 Cards, 2 Spinners, and 1 Game Rules Manual.
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This game is so much FUN!!! We bought it for our son's 6th birthday. This game is one of the best kid purchases we have ever made. It can be so hard to find fun boy games but this one is great. Our 8 year old son loves it too. We have played it many times with the family and neighborhood kids (boys and girls.) It plays very fast and promotes team play very well. Each superhero has their own cool super power so there isn't any fighting over who gets to be what character. LOVE this game. We will be buying more as gifts for our nephews!
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I bought this for my soon to be 5 year old for Christmas. It was worth EVERY penny. Each super hero has their own power and even being The Joker is fun. Most kids never want to be the "bad guy" but this game makes even that fun. If your kid can grasp the concept of Candy Land, they can learn this one :) Even the parents will love this. (We do!)
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Atul Kasbekar's list of 10 most beautiful women
Be it the apsara Menaka who destroyed Rishi Vishwamitra's years of tapasya, or Hema Malini who became superstar Dharmendra's dream girl despite him being already married, Indian beauty has broken tradition and jumped barriers, whether of colour or of national boundaries. Fashion photographer Atul Kasbekar lists India's 10 most beautiful women of the past three decades. The criteria? Spunk, vivacity, intelligence and the ability to make men swoon:
ZEENAT AMAN - She was the original supermodel, the poster child for the quintessential modern woman - strong, independent and completely aware of her sexuality. She lived her life without regrets and was always comfortable with who she was. It was her confidence combined with her super sleek looks that made her so sexy.
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- Asha Parekh unveils her hand impression tile
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As a House-Senate conference committee considers changes to SNAP as part of the Farm Bill, some critics have called for large SNAP cuts in part on the grounds that SNAP is growing out of control. But recent data show that that the spending growth has ended and that SNAP is following the pattern of previous recessions, as CBO and other experts expected. Read more
- SNAP Benefits Will Be Cut for All Participants In November 2013
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) is the nation's most important anti-hunger program. In 2011, it helped almost 45 million low-income Americans to afford a nutritionally adequate diet in a typical month.
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Two years ago, James Tascione had an idea. He was a lifetime RC airplane builder, and had been a touring cyclist, and he knew he could build a human-powered plane that could be inexpensive, easy to build, and accessible to anyone. Two years later and Pedalusion is almost ready to... Read more »
Brooklyn Aerodrome will be meeting at McCarren Park tonight from 7-11pm! Brooklyn Aerodrome got its start flying at night in McCarren park and we are going to do it again this Thursday eve June 27. The plan is: Wrench on planes, get night flying gear working from 7 to 9:30... Read more »
Autonomous Flight, with a Few Lines of Javascript The first-ever flying drone competition for Silicon Valley's developer community lands today (Dec 1) at 385 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA. Organizers of the Drone Games, Jyri Engestrom & Chris Sanz, pictured above, write: "In the next few years the idea of drones... Read more »
The Maker Shed now has the ELEV-8 Quadcopter kit by Parallax! This kit takes a little skill to put together, but it's a fantastically fun build and even more fun to fly. Read more »
Check out this great NPR piece about engineering students at University of Maryland that are trying to win a three-decades-old contest for human powered flight. Read more »
Today Parallax came out to MAKE HQ and let us test drive a number of their cool toys. They set up their quadcopters, y-copters, and hexcopters, hooked their ELEV-8 to an Intova camera, and used the video to fly with a first-person perspective. We pulled the feed into a streaming... Read more »
Quadcopter drone group held in London airport on suspicion of terrorism: Fresh from performing at Science Gallery in Dublin last night during the opening of Hack the City, an English group of urbanists, technologists and architects who created GPS-enabled quadcopter drones, were held at London Southend Airport on suspicion of... Read more »
Instructables user Brian Ward posted this how-to for building a wooden storage and transport case for quadrotors. Inspiration for this project came from a falling box that broke the frame of his his own hand-built copter. Read more »
Because we're classy like that. So please stop asking. Those of you who cannot resist your morbid curiosity are now empowered with the necessary Googlon. Godspeed. Read more »
Complete instructions for this Weekend Project can be found at http://makeprojects.com/Project/10-Rail-Model-Rocket-Mega-Launcher/243/1 Nothing is more exciting to model rocket enthusiasts than a multi-rail launcher that can blast several rockets off at the same time. For rocket clubs and events, it's almost essential to keep things moving at an exciting pace with... Read more »


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SIZE: One Size Length 20 inches [51 cm] back waist length. CORRECTIONS: None
7 sts + 6 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in lacy pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
LACY PATTERN Row 1 Sc in each st, ch 2, turn.Row 2 Repeat row 1. Ch 5, turn.Row 3 Tr in each st, ch 2, turn. Repeat Rows 1 3 for lacy pattern.
With B and smaller crochet hook, sc evenly along diagonal side edges of shawl. Fasten off. Join C in first sc, *ch 7, sc in next st; repeat from * along side edges of shawl. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Book title: Communications Satellites: Global Change Agents.
Contributors: Joseph N. Pelton - Editor, Robert J. Oslund - Editor, Peter Marshall - Editor.
Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
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Future Government rail plans have been thrown completely off track after ministers scrapped a deal which would have seen Sir Richard Branson's train company lose its West Coast franchise.
Sir Richard had mounted a legal challenge to the decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to award a new 13-year franchise for the West Coast not to Virgin Rail but to rival transport company FirstGroup.
The DfT had intended to contest the matter in court and was still hoping FirstGroup would take over the London to Scotland route as planned on December 9.
But early on Wednesday, in an embarrassing U-turn for the Government, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said he was cancelling the competition for the running of the West Coast franchise "because of deeply regrettable and completely unacceptable mistakes made by my department in the way it managed the process".
Mr McLoughlin said the DfT would no longer contest the judicial review and had paused all outstanding franchise competitions pending two independent reviews he has set up.
Sir Richard, who had described the bidding process as "flawed" and "insane", welcomed the decision and said he he was hopeful Virgin would carry on running the franchise which it has been operating since 1997.
FirstGroup said it was "extremely disappointed" at the news, saying it had submitted "a strong bid, in good faith and in strict accordance with the DfT's terms".
House of Commons Transport Committee chairman Louise Ellman MP said she was "astonished" by the development and said it put the whole franchising process "in disarray".


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Teenager Amber Asghar is in philosophical mood after missing out on the Aegon British Junior National Championships final
10:42am Friday 23rd August 2013 in Sport
Wimbledon tennis starlet Jasmine Amber Asghar was in philosophical mood after crashing out in the semi-finals of the Aegon British Junior National Championships.
The 15-year-old lost 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to Maia Lumsden at the Nottingham Tennis Centre on Thursday.
Amber Asghar looked to be heading for a place in the final after having Lumsden a set and 4-1 down, before the Scot clicked up a gear to drag the match back to two sets apiece.
The momentum was with Lumsden as she went on to win the final set comfortably. But having played excellent tennis all week and pushed one of the best young talents in the world all the way, Amber Asghar was in good spirits.
"It is ok, I think I played really well so I can't be that upset about it," she said.
"It is usually a first or second round exit for me so to see the progress I have made in a year is really great.
"I think changing venues to the hard courts in Nottingham rather than the clay in Bournemouth has been a big help though because I am a power player and hard courts suit my game a lot more.
"I am happy with the way I played and Maia is an excellent player so I'll just have to get back to it and try again next time."
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قد يتم تطبيق رسوم على إقامة شخص إضافي، وقد تختلف تلك الرسوم تبعاً لسياسة الفندق.
يلزم تقديم إثبات شخصية به صورة وصادر عن جهة حكومية، وبطاقة ائتمان أو مبلغ تأمين نقدي عند تسجيل الوصول، وذلك لتغطية أي رسوم نثرية.
تخضع الطلبات الخاصة لمدى التوافر وقت تسجيل الوصول وقد تستلزم سداد رسوم إضافية، ولا يمكن ضمان تلبية الطلبات الخاصة.
**قد تتوفر هذه الخدمات فقط في بعض الغرف أو الوحدات. وقد يتم دفع رسوم إضافية مقابل بعض الخدمات.
يوجد في الموقع حمام سباحة مكشوف وحوض تدليك ومعالجات. تشتمل المرافق الترفيهية الأخرى على صالة لياقة بدنية.
تتوفر الأنشطة الترفيهية المذكورة أدناه إما داخل الفندق أو في موقع قريب، وقد يتم فرض رسوم نظير استخدامها.
تقوم المنشأة السياحية بفرض الرسوم ومبالغ التأمين التالية في وقت تقديم الخدمة، أو تسجيل إجراءات الوصول، أو إنهاء إجراءات المغادرة.
القائمة الموضحة أعلاه قد لا تكون شاملة. فالرسوم ومبالغ التأمين قد لا تشمل الضريبة كما قد تخضع للتغيير.
قد يتم تطبيق رسوم على إقامة شخص إضافي، وقد تختلف تلك الرسوم تبعاً لسياسة الفندق.
يلزم تقديم إثبات شخصية به صورة وصادر عن جهة حكومية، وبطاقة ائتمان أو مبلغ تأمين نقدي عند تسجيل الوصول، وذلك لتغطية أي رسوم نثرية.
تخضع الطلبات الخاصة لمدى التوافر وقت تسجيل الوصول وقد تستلزم سداد رسوم إضافية، ولا يمكن ضمان تلبية الطلبات الخاصة.
Locals live and shop in West Sedona, which has earned the nickname "The Real Sedona." This community is directly north of Red Rock State Park, a 286-acre site once part of a private ranch. The park's trails provide close views of the flora, fauna, and distinct geology. Those averse to hiking can explore the red rocks in with style: Pink Jeep Tours' off-road adventures are a tourist favorite.
عرض جميع الفنادق في سيدونا"Beautiful area"
Gorgeous views. Clean Rooms. Friendly staff. Decent free breakfastتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Free shuttle to all of Sedona"
Room was the large and was very large, Balcony overlooked the beautiful rock faces, staff was great, super full free hot breakfast, and moreتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"close to all must-see sights"
had a great time in sedona,but our room was not that great, thin walls, air cond, heater was so loud could not sleep called front desk and they said to shut it off. not happyتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"good stay"
We had a good stay with a dog. Location was good. People were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast can be better.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Nice views but hotel room smelled"
The hotel, in general, I would recommend. I was just disappointed in the smell of the room. It had a musty/moldy smell to it. Otherwise, the hotel was always kept clean and the employees I came into contact with we're friendly, except the girls that worked at the breakfast buffet seemed annoyed that the buffet was so busy. The view was awesome and very […] relaxing. I had requested a room on the 3rd floor, but ended up getting one on the 1st floor, which wasn't bad but I would definitely recommended a 3rd floor room if you can get it. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"OK but nothing special"
Fine, but not an especially helpful front desk (male) person. Nice pool and hot tub.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Lovely property"
I was with a group of three couples in three rooms. We all had a great experience. The location and view are fantastic, on top of a small hill just outside of town with almost 360 degree view of the surrounding red cliffs -- it's stunning! The hotel itself is a typical BW, which is to say efficient, clean, good value for money, etc. The real plus is […] the location of this particular property -- in Sedona yes, but with a really special spot on top of the hill. It's peaceful and quiet; you might even get a nocturnal visit from the local coyotes! قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Very good location."
We were very happy. Need more light in bathroom.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Good location in Sedona with good views"
Hotel is in a good location close to all sights and downtown, and close to some of the better restaurants. The hotel was clean and in good condtion and front desk was very attentive to my needs and provided excellent service. Recommend a room facing the red rocks but on a higher floor. We stayed in 103 which is directly below the balcony of the second […] floor room. At 10:30 at night people kept moving the tables and chairs around on the balcony making a lot of noise. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"close to all must see sights, great scenery views"
the hotel location was perfect for me and the hotel staff was very accommodating in my request for a room upgrade - for the best view possible! I would definitely recommend this property!تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Spectacular view from hotel room and patio"
The view is real eye-candy at this hotel. One of the best views from our own room and patio in the city of Sedona. The hotel and rooms are clean and the breakfast was delicious. It's not the newest of hotels but is updated and clean. Staff are friendly.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"If not for the view"
There is absolutely NO WAY I would stay in this place. My room smelled funny (like not clean). Air conditioning didn't work, and there were ants in the room. Management said they would move me to another room, but they wanted me to pay a "room cleaning charge". Ridiculous. I won't be staying here again. I will say that the view is to die for. That's […] the only redeeming factor. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا I apologize you were disappointed with your stay. I'm glad you enjoyed the views. Thank your for being our guest. Have a a great day! Sincerely, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Worth the patio alone"
I've stayed at this location a few times and mainly for the patio. There are long adjoining patios for guests to enjoy with a great view. In the past I've been able to see javelinas in the morning wandering the lower grounds. Although the patios are adjoining, there is amply privacy. The staff are very helpful and cared about how our room was. Beds […] comfortable. Rooms aren't as decorated as say the Hilton but I go to Sedona for the views anyway!! I'd definitely stay again. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا We are proud to have gained your loyalty. I'm so glad you always enjoy your stay with us. Please come back and see us soon! Best Regards, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"beautiful view"
Make sure you get a room with a view. Glass of wine on the patio during a thunder/lightning storm was a memorable experience. Staff was very friendly. We'll come back.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا I'm so glad you enjoyed the views from the patio. We love that we have gained your loyalty. It was a pleasure having you as our guest and we look forward to seeing you in this future. Safe Travels, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Beautiful view of the area away from it all"
We had a very enjoyable stay for the night on our way from Phoenis to the Grand Canyon. The hotel staff was most friendly and very accommodating. The views are incredible !تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا I have to agree with you, the views are incredible and I'm glad we got to share them with you! Please come back and see us again! Sincerely, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Outstanding views with all the creature comforts"
What can I say but WOW! I never expect perfection but this was as close as it gets! We were able to bring our older dog with us, the room was super clean & smelled fresh, the service was second to none (incredibly friendly, helpful staff), and the views are amazing. This place doesn't have the regular "hotel" feel because of how the rooms are situated […] on the hills, which greatly pleased us. The front desk and concierge staff were so helpful & even provided us with a list of pet-friendly restaurants in the area. Plus they give a small container of doggie poo bags to guests with pets. Oh and the breakfast! I've never seen a breakfast spread like this for free. Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, fresh cut fruit, 2 flavors of yogurt, granola, oatmeal w/fixins, whole bananas, muffins, toast, coffee, tea, and a selection of juices. We actually looked forward to our breakfast every morning! We didnt use the pool but it wasn't real big. We did use the exercise room & it was small but adequate. No complaints. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا Thank you so much for your kind review! Our entire staff works hard to make our guests, 2 legged or 4, as welcome as possible. :-> We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, please think of us the next time you come to beautiful Sedona!
"Beautiful setting"
The hotel is in a beautiful setting and the complimentary breakfast provided a wide variety of food which was continually being replenished. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The only complaint is be that the air conditioning unit in our room was much noisier than the other hotels we stayed in.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا We love it when our guests leave satisfied. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for the positive review, it confirms that we are doing a good job. It was a pleasure having you as our guest! Best Regards, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Great views"
This is a great place to stay. Ask for a room in the 300's. The upper floors unless you like walking down stairs. There is no elevator. The hotel goes down a hill side. Staff was nice.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We are pleased to hear you received excellent customer service. Please come back soon! Safe Travels, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Great views"
Was not enough pool chairs to accomudate all at the pool and the Air conditioner was loudتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا Thank you for taking the time to let us know your issues! We use our guest's comments to make improvements and in fact our new pool furniture should be here by spring! I hope you enjoyed your time in Sedona. Please think of us the next time you come to our beautiful little city.
"Nice location, outside downtown Sedona"
We had a hard time finding the facility as our GPS couldn't find it. The hotel is located a bit outside of the busy area of Sedona, which was fine by us! The hotel has several levels and ours did not have parking reasonably close to our room. We were told to unload on the street then park. The rooms all have doors directly to the exterior. Ours had […] a covered patio outside our door (perfect because it did rain while we were there). The only window to the exterior was next to the door, so we had to close the drapes to have privacy. That was a shame as the view was great! The room was good sized and the bedding comfortable. The closet was really small and would not fit a large suitcase. Our air conditioning unit leaked water onto the carpet by our door. The staff was always friendly. Their breakfast was amazing, with eggs, sausage, pancakes, breads, tea, juices coffee and more. The room to eat in was large and there was ample overflow seating areas if needed. It was one of the nicest hotel breakfast experiences we've had (other than the ones that make to order). The hotel appeared a little older, but in good condition. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا Thank you so much for your nice comments! Our breakfast crew will be excited to hear their hard work is appreciated! The whole team works hard to make sure our guests feel welcome and it's nice to hear it's been noticed. Safe travels and come back to see us in Sedona!
"En Route to Grand Canyon"
We stayed for one night travelling from Phoenix to Grand Canyon Loved the motel. Very friendly staff and good location in Sedona, which is a beautiful place to visit. The shuttle bus to the town centre was brilliant and the recommendation from reception for dinner was spot on. We had a 11 yo with us too and all facilities here were great. Def recommend […] this hotel and would stay there again. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا Thanks you so much! It is always nice to hear that our guests have enjoyed themselves and we are doing things right! Your nice comments will be posted for the rest of our team. I certainly appreciate you taking the time!
"What needs improvement"
We were on the first floor and had to walk up stairs or use the ramp and go to the 3rd floor for ice. That was our biggest complaint. You need more ice machines on the first and second floors.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا Thank you for the great suggestions. I will make sure they get to the proper department. It seems like you enjoyed your stay with us and that pleases the entire staff. Please come visit us again soon! Best Wishes, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Nice hotel with beautiful view"
We had a room facing Sedona mountains. At Sunset it was marvelous. Good food for breakfast and nice Pool with Sona.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا Thank you for the review. It sounds like you really enjoyed yourself. We appreciate your choosing the Inn of Sedona and look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Could have been better"
For the price, the hotel lacked in many areas. Pool is small. AC systems are terrible as they click off and on every couple of minutes. They were so loud, had to turn TV up to hear it. Toilet was running constantly when we checked in, fixed that myself. This was the most expensive Best Western we have stayed in and we have stayed in many. Staff was […] friendly and breakfast was pretty good. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
رد من بست ويسترن بلس إن أوف سيدونا I am disappointed to see your stay was less than amazing. It is very important to the entire to leave each guest with a fond memory of us. If there is anything we could have done better and you would like to discuss it with me, please feel free to contact me. I appreciate your feedback and hope that you will visit us again so that we may leave you with a more positive opinion of us. Sincerely, Jennifer Barraza Guest Relations Manager
"Great view!"
Great view! Close to town and many activities, But after the first day of exploring Sedona was expecting to one back to a clean room. Room service never cleaned the room, made beds etc.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Great Views with Upgrade"
Even though the balconies are open to all guests, if you are staying for more than one night and can handle some stairs, pay for the upgraded room with a view. We had a room at parking lot level, which was fine, but I wish we had room on balcony level - south side overlooking Coffee Pot. It felt awkward sitting at table directly outside someone's r […] oom. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
Nice rooms, patio with fantastic view and good breakfast.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"What a beautiful place! Magnificent view,"
A beautiful room, pool, sitting area outside of room to drink coffee in the am with a view of the mountains. The free breakfast is a huge bonus and unlike many hotels, there is plenty of seating. I would recommend to friends and family.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"2013 family trip"
Was a great place with awesome views!تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Nice spot. "Every GPS gets it wrong""
Quote is from the other Best Western desk agent. Only issue we had was finding it using our gps. No fault of the hotel I suppose. Nice little place, good amenities.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Great staff and a very nice hotel..."
My wife and I were travelling cross country and spent three nights here. Staff was very friendly and efficient.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Gorgeous views, clean room."
This was an overnight stop after visiting the Grand Canyon, before heading back to Vegas (then home to PA) Clean, nice room. Big water glasses (which I saw do run through the dishwasher and are not just windexed like some other hotels), comfortable beds, private outdoor sitting area outside each room, nice pool, free breakfast with indoor and outdoor […] seating. A pleasureable stay! View of red rocks right outside the window. Would definitely come back! قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Best of both worlds."
The Best Western Plus Inn of Sedona is located between the natural beauty of Red Rock State Park (the view out from every room is very nice!) and the commercial conveniences of Safeway and restaurant dining (although much closer to the Safeway). This made it very easy to supply up at lower costs (water, soft drinks, food, etc.) and also made it very […] practical to see a few sights then return to the hotel to rest and then head out again to see more before dark. I was there during the June 2013 "heat wave" and this convenience turned out to be a God-send. The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The Best Western offers a free shuttle service to and from the major attractions. The room was clean and modern with everything you may want except for a safe. There was ample parking, if you have a car. I never ate the free breakfast but there is one offered. There are "community areas" in front of the rooms which are nice for relaxing and enjoying the view but can be a little awkward on the first floor as these community areas are right outside of the front doors. For the most part guests were respectful though and it never got annoying. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Beautiful red rock setting"
We stayed here overnight on our way to the Grand Canyon, and wished we would have stayed a few more days. The room was comfortable, staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was the best I have had in a long time. The pool was a little small, but we did not use it, anyway. This hotel was a launch point and very close to Slide Rock State Park and Devil's […] Bridge. The sunrise was breathtaking! قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Great view fr our room, and close to everything"
Fantasticتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
I hurt my knee and wanted to switch to a room that was either upper or lower street level instead of between a flight of stairs since I was staying 2 nights but I was told that I would have to pay a $25 room cleaning charge.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
Great as always!تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Hotel is OK"
Hotel is close to everything: trails, shops, restaurants etc. Good breakfast. Rooms are comfortable for two people, not for three. Issue with this hotel are the rooms. The air conditioning is located too close to the bed. Room gets too cold or warm.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Exceptional views, warm staff..."
This hotel was fantastic. From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff gave us choices for our rooms and we, of course, chose the rooms with views of the fabulous red rocks. The rooms were clean, updated decor. The pool was great, breakfast was good, as well. We would definitely return.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Beautiful view of the moutains and sunset."
Very nice staff, clean rooms and great breakfast. I bicycled with my family to the Grand Canyon and the hotel staff was nice enough to allow me to leave my car in their parking lot while I was away,تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Amazing view"
Great hotel with an amazing view, it was so nice we decided to stay an extra night.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Great location, but beware the stairs"
The hotel is located on 89 just far enough from downtown that you get out of the crowds, but still close enough that it's convenient. They offer a shuttle so you don't have to find parking. The included breakfast was good: hot foods as well as pastries, bagels, etc. The best part is the views -- each room has access to a patio area where you can sit […] and soak it up. Very relaxing! The reason I give it only 3 stars is the stairs. Unless you get a ground level floor, you have to negotiate stairs with all your luggage. There is no elevator. For some, that could be a deal breaker. With my bad knee, I wish I'd have known so I could request a ground floor room. قراءة المزيدتعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Awesome views!"
The view from our room was outstanding! There are places to sit and enjoy the view just outside the rooms, and the sunset was beautiful!تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Nice location, not so nice rooms"
The location of the hotel is ideal and does have some great views of the red rocks. The only complaint that I have is that the bed was not very comfortable and the bathroom was not very clean when we arrived. It had a weird smell in there. The only bright spot about this hotel is that the staff was very friendly and helpful.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
This is not a resort hotel like i was told. Walls we paper thin and room to close to parking. i thaught i was in a motel 6تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"lovely get away in the red rocks"
This hotel is located in a gorgeous setting with many delightful amenities: pool, hiking trails close by, full breakfast that is included, lovely room with a terrace, and the best staff imaginable.. Friendly, courteous, helpful . We would stay in this hotel again without even thinking about someplace else.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"You won't get any sleep here"
Their air conditioners were so loud it was like having a 747 in your room. Even with earplugs the noise was dreadful. Housekeeping walked in on my husband twice within 15 minutes while he was trying to get some sleep. A real shame since the scenery is so beautiful there. Will I ever stay there again...I think NOT.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Expedia
"Fun overnight"
I thought I was making a reservation for the Best Western on the main street of Sedona, where we could walk to everything. We had to drive into town & this Best Western was very hard to find for out of towners.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Beautiful Sedona"
The hotel has some beautiful places to sit and enjoy the views. Be ready to walk. The hotel is spread out. The shuttle service was great. There is a great espresso place nearby and the Sedona Sports Bar and Grill across the street was a comfortable locals place with great food. Enjoyed our time in Sedona.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
"Very Large Roach on the Foot of my Bed"
I was disappointed with the age of the room. They need an overhaul. I was also not thrilled with the big roach on the foot of my bed that I woke up to. The hot breakfast was not good. Rubbery eggs, cold sausage. The staff was very nice and the concierge knew her subject matter on short hikes. I would not stay again or recommend it to another.تعليق أصلي من أحد نزلاء Hotels.com
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It is always recommended that international students obtain a California Driver's License if they plan to drive in the United States. A California Driver's License is also required when purchasing a car and obtaining car insurance. However, you must wait until AFTER the add/drop date for classes for the current semester before applying. See explanation below under "Application Process"
More information about non-resident drivers is available here.
The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. The IDP is also referred to as an International Driver's License or International License.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website outlines the process of obtaining a California Driver's License. The application process includes a written test and driving skills test administered by the DMV. The California Driver's Handbook is an indispensible resource when preparing for these tests. Samples of written tests are also available online for reference.
Student's SEVIS records mut be activated before applying for a drivers license or else there will be significant problems and delays with your application.However, most schools do not do SEVIS class registration till approximately ONE WEEK *>>AFTER<<* the ADD/DROP date for class registration since they have to have final, confirmed class registration.
You can drive on your home country license till then.
When on OPT, the DMV office requires that you obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) in order to have your extension of your driver's license approved. Take your EAD card and F-1 documents to the Social Security Office to get the SSN first. Then take your SSN, EAD card and F-1 documents to the DMV in order to obtain a license. You must also wait until the *start date* on your EAD card to submit your DL application for it to be accepted.
A California driver's license is commonly used as an important form of identification. International students and scholars who do not drive are instead able to obtain a California Identification (ID) card. The DMV website offers detailed guidelines on obtaining an ID card.
DMV office located closest to the USC main campus:3615 S. Hope St.Los Angeles, CA 90007(800) 777-0133
Office Hours and Customer Wait Time Information
OIS advises USC international students and scholars to visit this office not only because it is the office closest to campus, but also because they are familiar with assisting the USC international community.
DMV office located closest to the Health Sciences campus:3529 N. Mission RoadLos Angeles, CA 90031
To reduce the waiting time at the DMV office, OIS recommends making an appointment online.