After shutting down due to COVID surge, IL drivers license facilities set to reopen

Belleville News-Democrat
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Thursday all secretary of state departments will reopen for in-person transactions — including driver services facilities — Monday, Jan. 24.

Driver services facilities operating on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 25. All departments and driver services facilities had been closed since Jan. 3 due to the surge of COVID-19 cases statewide.

“The health and safety of employees and the public is our top priority,” said White. “Masks and social distancing will be required as we safely reopen all offices and driver services facilities.”

Customers wanting to schedule an appointment at one of the driver services facilities requiring appointments may do so beginning the morning the facilities reopen. Visit ilsos.gov for a list of driver services facilities requiring appointments.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Thursday all Secretary of State departments — including driver services facilities such as the Belleville DMV — will reopen and resume in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24. All departments and driver services facilities had been closed since Jan. 3 due to the surge of COVID-19 cases statewide.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Thursday all Secretary of State departments — including driver services facilities such as the Belleville DMV — will reopen and resume in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24. All departments and driver services facilities had been closed since Jan. 3 due to the surge of COVID-19 cases statewide.

Additionally, all driver’s license and ID card expiration dates have been extended to March 31, 2022. Commercial driver’s licenses and CDL learner’s permits were extended until Jan. 31, 2022, and covers expiration dates between Nov. 1, 2021, and Jan. 31, 2022.

Online services remain available at ilsos.gov. Customers can:

  • Renew a license plate sticker.

  • Renew a driver’s license or ID card for those who qualify (individuals may call 217-785-1424 to confirm their eligibility or to obtain their PIN).

  • Obtain a duplicate driver’s license or ID card.

  • Obtain a driver record abstract.

  • File business services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports.

Three CDL facilities are currently open for in-person CDL services only, including:

  • Rockford — 4734 Baxter Road;

  • Springfield — 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway; and

  • Marion — 1905 Rendelman St.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.