Illinois SOS extends driver’s license and ID expiration dates

Posted on July 25, 2022
You now have until Dec. 1 to renew your license or ID. The previous extension was set to expire at the end of this month. (WJBC file photo)

By IIS Radio

SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is again extending the expiration date for Illinois driver’s licenses and ID cards.

You now have until Dec. 1 to renew your license or ID. The previous extension was set to expire at the end of this month but Secretary of State spokesperson Henry Haupt says they wanted to give people a little more time.

“We do want the public to be aware that we expanded online renewals for expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and we continue to mail letters to elibigle customers that contain unique pin numbers needed to renew online,” said Haupt.

Haupt says most people will be able to pursue the online option, although brand new drivers, drivers 75 and older and those applying for the Real ID card will still have to take care of that in person.

More information is available at ilsos.gov.

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