Illinois secretary of state bolsters REAL ID services to help residents avoid new TSA fee

Secretary of state brings the DMV to the driver

January was all about delivering for Illinois! We kicked off the year honoring young leaders with the John Lewis Award, sued DHS over license plate tampering, expanded REAL ID services, modernized truck renewals by moving them online, and launched our e-bike safety initiative. | Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois Driver's License Renewal and Real ID: What You Need to Know

Illinois Driver's License Renewal: Here's What You Need to Know

REAL ID Illinois and Driver's License Renewal: Here's What to Know

Stop mandatory driving tests for Illinois' seniors

An out-of-state hold on your Illinois driver's license occurs when another state notifies the Illinois Secretary of State that you have an unresolved traffic violation, suspended license, or other outstanding matter in their jurisdiction. Under the Driver License Compact (DLC), 45 states share information about traffic violations and license suspensions. Illinois will not issue or renew your license until the out-of-state hold is resolved, which typically requires satisfying the other state's re

Illinois Driver's License Renewal Extension Remains in Place