REAL ID, Illinois and DMVs

Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? DMVs adding more appointments as deadline nears
As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who actually needs a REAL ID.
Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears
The Secretary of State's Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them. Those without passports will need them to board U.S. flights by May 7.
REAL ID deadline is coming up in May in Illinois and nationwide
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one. Thus, demand is about to go up.
Real ID deadline approaching — but 'no need to freak out,' Giannoulias says
Only 30% of Illinoisans have gotten a Real ID with the federal deadline coming May 7. But standard state drivers licenses and IDs will suffice for most situations unless you’re flying and don’t have a passport,
Real IDs are not mandatory, Illinois secretary of state says
The federal Real ID deadline is May 7, but standard-issue driver's licenses and ID cards still will be valid after that date.
‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Giannoulias explains REAL ID rules to prevent May 7 deadline stampede
With a May 7 deadline looming for travelers to produce REAL IDs before boarding domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued advice Thursday to forestall confusion. “We
Deadline to get a REAL ID looms for Illinois residents. Do you need one? What to know.
After years of delaying the deadline the implementation of the REAL ID, the mandates will be enforced starting on May 7. Here's what you need to know.
Illinois Secretary of State clarifies REAL ID rules ahead of May deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias claried the rules around when and where people will need REAL IDs ahead of the deadline in May.
Is May 7 deadline for Real ID actually real this time?
Real ID deadline nears, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is urging people who don’t intend to fly anytime soon to ...
Illinois Secretary of State answers REAL ID questions as privacy concerns persist
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advising residents to avoid confusion about the federal government’s ...
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DMV Adding Appointments As Real ID Requirement Looms: ‘We Don’t Want People Freaking Out’
People with a valid U.S. passport do not need a Real ID to fly domestically, but it may be required to visit certain federal ...
Not everyone needs a Real ID at May deadline — or possibly ever. Here's who does
Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. But there are a few reasons, and places, ...
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‘Unprecedented’ demand for appointments ahead of REAL ID deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says come May 7, you’ll need a Real ID to hop on a plane or visit places like ...