diff --git a/src/registrar/models/domain.py b/src/registrar/models/domain.py
index d76b75c32..0f0b3f112 100644
--- a/src/registrar/models/domain.py
+++ b/src/registrar/models/domain.py
@@ -1582,11 +1582,9 @@ class Domain(TimeStampedModel, DomainHelper):
         if self.is_expired() and self.state != self.State.UNKNOWN:
             # Given expired is not a physical state, but it is displayed as such,
             # We need custom logic to determine this message.
-            help_text = (
-                "This domain has expired, but it is still online. " "To renew this domain, contact help@get.gov."
-            )
+            help_text = "This domain has expired. Complete the online renewal process to maintain access."
         elif flag_is_active(request, "domain_renewal") and self.is_expiring():
-            help_text = "This domain will expire soon. Go to “Manage” to renew the domain."
+            help_text = "This domain is expiring soon. Complete the online renewal process to maintain access."
         else:
             help_text = Domain.State.get_help_text(self.state)
 
diff --git a/src/registrar/templates/includes/domain_dates.html b/src/registrar/templates/includes/domain_dates.html
index b14c091d0..339d75c44 100644
--- a/src/registrar/templates/includes/domain_dates.html
+++ b/src/registrar/templates/includes/domain_dates.html
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {% if domain.expiration_date or domain.created_at %}
   <p>
     {% if domain.expiration_date %}
-    <strong class="text-primary-dark">Expires:</strong> 
+    <strong class="text-primary-dark">Date of expiration:</strong> 
     {{ domain.expiration_date|date }}
     {% if domain.is_expired %} <span class="text-error"><strong>(expired)</strong></span>{% endif %}
     <br/>