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REAL ID Clarification! Do You Need a REAL ID?

Not All Illinoisans Will Need a REAL ID Before May 7 Federal Enforcement Begins

To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website ilsos.gov.

This enables Illinoisans to determine:
1) if they need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period begins; and
2) how to find a walk-in location or schedule an appointment near them.

The office has also announced new Saturday hours at 12 DMV facilities exclusively for REAL ID services and expanded Saturday hours at six DMVs beginning March 1 through May 10.

The portal’s 'decision tree' guides you through whether you DO or DO NOT need a REAL ID as well as the office's "Myths vs. Facts" reference sheet. If you have any questions, please reach out to outreach@ilsos.gov for more information.