All Illinois Secretary of State offices to close for two weeks
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All Illinois Secretary of State offices, including driver services facilities, will be closed for two weeks due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced the closure Wednesday, saying offices will be shuttered from Jan. 3 to Jan. 17.
“The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount, and face-to-face transactions
potentially increase the further spread of the virus,” White said in a news release. “Our goal is to safely reopen all offices and Driver Services facilities on Jan. 18 for face-to-face transactions.”
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White encouraged residents to visit ilsos.gov for online services such as renewing a license plate sticker, driver’s license or ID card.
The drivers and vehicles services hotline will also remain active at 800-252-8980.
Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may email adminhearings@ilsos.gov or call 312-793-3722 or 217-782-7065.
White previously extended all driver’s license and ID card expiration dates to March 31 because of the pandemic. The extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses and CDL learner’s permits.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.
