

That is why Secretary White is offering the service, for individuals who don't have a license," Haupt said. "The primary reason you would have to go in is if you do not have a driver's license and you wish to apply for one. State officials said you can help with the long lines by doing almost everything, including the majority of renewals, online. "We want to remind our customers they do not need to rush into a facility immediately." This next step will allow many more people to renew their driver’s licenses or ID cards remotely instead of visiting a Driver Services facility."It's important to highlight first off we have implemented extensions for driver's license expirations, ID expirations, and vehicle registration sticker expirations at least until October 1st," explained Henry Haupt, spokesperson for the Illinois Secretary of State. "Throughout this time, we also greatly expanded online services. "During the pandemic, my office has continued to serve the public, including face-to-face transactions, in a safe and responsible manner,” White said in a statement. Those who qualify for the program will get a letter in the mail starting in September, he said.

Over the next six months, White also will expand remote renewal so approximately 1 million more people can renew their driver's licenses and ID cards online, by phone or by mail. Thompson Center) and the temporary facility at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights. Others will remain accessible to walk-in customers, including Deerfield, Elgin, Chicago Central (James R. Some facilities, including those in rural Illinois facilities, will not require appointments.

"Secretary White emphasized that seniors, persons with disabilities and expectant mothers will be served as walk-ins at all 16 of the designated appointment facilities," White's office said. Tuesday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. Doctor Gives Emotional Update on Hospitalized Victims in MSU Mass Shootingĭuring this phase of the program, customers can make an appointment up to 10 days in advance at or by calling the appointment helpline at 84.Īll 16 facilities will be open from 7:30 a.m.
