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By Jake Fogal
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months – from Jan. 1, 2022, to March 31, 2022. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.
“During the pandemic, my office has continued to serve the public, including face-to-face transactions, in a safe and responsible manner,” said White. “This extension is necessary as my office continues to address the heavy customer volume caused by the COVID-19 pandemic through expanded online services and the introduction of appointments at select Driver Services facilities.”
White’s office has been actively searching for ways to address the heavy customer volume at facilities during the pandemic. Requiring booking appointments and expanding online services are planned efforts to mitigate the overcrowding at Illinois facilities.
White added that this will be the final extension.
Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].