(Columbia-AP) June 6, 2003 - The Department of Motor Vehicles began opening some offices on Saturday. The new office hours started just two days after Governor Mark Sanford signed a bill to reform the agency.

Offices in Aiken, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Irmo and Rock Hill will be open all day on Saturdays with a full staff of employees until August 23rd.

Department officials reported a steady stream of customers. Most were pleased with the new convenience.

Governor Mark Sanford signed a bill to make the Division of Motor Vehicles a stand-alone agency that answers to his office.

Under the new law, drivers' license expiration dates would be extended from five to 10 years for most people. Drivers also could get tag renewal stickers and registrations from county treasurers' offices or private entities.

Sanford also named Marcia Adams, of Irmo, to serve as acting director of the DMV. It's one of many changes ahead for the DMV.

Updated 9:35pm by Eva Pilgrim