The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is announcing new Saturday hours to help keep up with demand for REAL IDs.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 11:51AM
As the REAL ID deadline nears, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is expanding Saturday hours at DMVs.
CHICAGO (WLS) — The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is announcing new Saturday hours to help keep up with demand for REAL IDs.
It’s is also launching a new online portal to help people determine if they need one.
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Real IDs are mainly needed for people who are flying within the U.S.
Enforcement begins May 7 nationwide.
RELATED: Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? DMVs adding more appointments as deadline nears
You don’t need one if you have a valid passport.
For more information on REAL IDs, visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.
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