Illinois Secretary of State urges Illinoisans to double check if they need a REAL ID before heading to the DMV

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Illinois Secretary of State urges Illinoisans to double check if they need a REAL ID before heading to the DMV

CHICAGO — The REAL ID enforcement deadline is quickly approaching, but Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is stressing that for some, it may be optional. The official deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 7, but Giannoulias is encouraging people not to waste their time at the DMV unless they absolutely need one as […]

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Do I need a REAL ID in Illinois? Find out here:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Most Illinois residents will not need a REAL ID, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who has created a new website where people can determine whether or not they will need to get the updated identification. According to Giannoulias, residents can visit the Secretary of State's website, answer several questions, and find out if they need a REAL ID. Starting May 7th, 2025, Illinois residents will need a RE…

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias shares message ahead of Real ID deadline

With the Real ID deadline just over two months away, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias held a press conference to clarify some confusion.

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The increase in demand for identity cards and driver’s licenses that comply with the Royal ID standard is leading Illinois officials to launch a new care schedule on Saturdays. According to a press release by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the “Real ID Saturdays” will be launched to help those seeking to obtain a Real ID before the federal government’s deadline for the implementation of new policies. That deadline is approaching …

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Secretary of State urges residents to 'Get Real' - Chronicle Media

With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.”  Real ID is a federally standardized identification card that requires stricter proof of identity to obtain than the regular state driver’s licenses or ID cards. All Drivers Services facilities in Illinois... The post Secretary of State urges residents to ‘Get Real’ appeared first on Chronicl…

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As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real” - The Times Weekly

Deadline for federally compliant ID May 7With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.”Real ID is a federally standardized identification card that requires stricter proof of identity to obtain than the regular state driver’s licenses or ID cards. All Drivers Services facilities in Illinois are issuing Real IDs, except for mobile units an…