Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, Driver Services facilities Statewide will be closed to the public for in-person transactions, effective Tuesday, November 17, but will reopen on Monday, December 7, 2020. White encourages the public to take advantage of online services.
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been the only Government agency open Statewide offering in-person transactions,” said White. “We have remained committed to serving the public. Protecting the health and safety of our residents is my top priority, and this is the guiding principle of our decision-making.”
All other Secretary of State Departments are open to serve the public. Check www.cyberdriveillinois.com for more information.
White announced that expiration dates for Driver’s Licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This extension also includes those who have February, March, April, and May 2021 expiration dates. As a result, expired Driver’s Licenses and ID cards will remain valid until June 1, 2021. CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders and commercial permit holders are excluded from this extension, due to Federal requirements.
Those who are eligible for online Driver’s License renewal will receive a letter from the Secretary of State’s office with a PIN necessary for online renewal. Those whose Driver’s Licenses or ID cards expired between February 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021, who qualify for online renewal, should receive their PIN letter in December 2020 or January 2021. Those whose Driver’s Licenses or ID cards expire after February 1, 2021, will receive their PIN letter approximately 90 days before their expiration date.
Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact adminhearings@ilsos.gov. Many transactions with the Secretary of State’s office may be conducted online:
• renewing a license plate sticker
• renewing a valid Driver’s License for qualifying drivers
• renewing a valid ID card for those age 22-64 (seniors 65 and older have free, non-expiring IDs)
• obtaining a driver record abstract
• filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports.
White noted that 19 CDL (Commercial Driver License) facilities will remain open for CDL written and road exams. Three [nearby] CDL facilities are DeKalb, 1360 Oakwood Street; Moline/Silvis, 2001 Fifth Street, Suite #10; Rockford, 4734 Baxter Road.
“Commercial truck drivers provide essential services, by ensuring goods can be transported safely and efficiently throughout the State and Country, during this pandemic,” White said.
CDL driving tests are by appointment only by calling 217-785-3013.