Overview
- The Real ID Supercenter at 191 N. Clark St. in Chicago will open for walk-ins from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 17, 24 and 31.
- At 15 DMV locations already open on Saturdays, the state has added 500 additional weekend REAL ID appointments.
- The Cook County Clerk will provide Saturday assistance with vital records required for applications at its Loop office.
- Beginning Feb. 1, TSA will charge a $45 fee for travelers who lack a REAL ID, passport or Global Entry, with payment available online or at the airport.
- About 44% of Illinois license holders now have REAL IDs after roughly 1.5 million upgrades last year, and many Chicago-area DMVs require appointments booked at ilsos.gov.