Jesse White Reminds Public of Closure
of Driver Services Facilities from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7, 2020, Due
to Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic
Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations
will be extended until June 1, 2021; White is expanding online
renewal options to reduce facility visits for in-person services;
CDL facilities remain open for truck drivers
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[November 17, 2020]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is
reminding the public that Driver Services facilities statewide will
be closed for in-person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17, and
will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19
pandemic. White is encouraging the public to take advantage of
online services.
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In an effort to reduce facility visits for
in-person service, White has expanded online renewals for driver’s
licenses and ID cards. Not everyone qualifies, particularly those
who are required to pass a written or road test. For qualifying
drivers, if the driver’s license or ID card expired between Feb. 1,
2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, then the individual will receive a letter
with a unique PIN needed to renew online. This letter will be sent
in December 2020 or January 2021. If the driver’s license or ID card
expires after Feb. 1, 2021, the individual will receive the PIN
letter approximately 90 days before the expiration date. For more
information on determining whether an individual qualifies for
online renewal, visit
www.cyberdriveillinois.com and click on “Read more on how to
renew your driver’s license or ID card online” near the top of the
main page.
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In addition, White announced that expiration dates for driver’s
licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This June
1, 2021 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 learner’s permit
holders are excluded from this extension due to federal
requirements.
“After careful consideration, we have decided to close all Driver
Services facilities until December 7, 2020, due to the worsening
COVID-19 pandemic,” said White. “The health and safety of employees
and the public remains paramount, and face-to-face transactions
potentially increase the further spread of the virus. We have
extended expiration dates to assist people during this difficult
time. I am also encouraging customers to consider using online
services that are available for many office transactions.”
As White noted, many transactions with the Secretary of State’s
office may be conducted online at
www.cyberdrive
illinois.com,
some of which include:
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Renewing a license plate sticker;
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Renewing a valid driver’s license for qualifying drivers;
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Renewing a valid ID card for those age 22-64 (seniors 65 and
older have free, non-expiring IDs);
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Obtaining a driver record abstract;
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Filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and
annual reports;
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Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may
contact
adminhearings@ilsos.gov.
White noted that 18 CDL (Commercial Driver
License) facilities will remain open for CDL written and road exams.
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![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2020/Nov/17/images/ads/current/stclara_lda_SPONSOR_090519.png) These CDL facilities include:
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Bradley, 1111 Blatt St.
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Charleston, 1010 E. St.
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Danville/Tilton, #5 Southgate
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DeKalb, 1360 Oakwood St.
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Elk Grove Village, 650 Roppolo Dr.
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Marion, 1905 Rendleman St.
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Mascoutah, 9221 Beller Dr.
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Moline/Silvis, 2001 Fifth St., Ste. #10;
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Olney, 1302 S. West St.
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Peoria, 3311 N. Sterling Ave., #12
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Princeton, 225 Backbone Rd. East
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Quincy, 2512 Locust St.
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Rantoul, 421 S. Murray Rd.
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Rockford, 4734 Baxter Rd.
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Salem, 1375 W. Whittaker St.
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South Holland, 41 W. 162nd St.
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Springfield, 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
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West Chicago, 1280 Powis Rd.
“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.
Lastly, White announced that seven facilities will be offering
drive-through services for license plate sticker transactions ONLY.
These facilities were selected due to the
configuration of the buildings that allowed for drive-through
transactions.
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The seven drive-through facilities are:
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Chicago North, 5401 N. Elston Ave.
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Chicago West, 5301 W. Lexington St.
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Rockford-Central, 3720 E. State St.
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Macomb, 466 Deer Rd.
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Springfield, Dirksen 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway
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Danville/Tilton, #5 Southgate;
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Chicago South (opens Nov. 19), 9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Dr.
“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.
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