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The Illinois Secretary of State's office is the largest of its kind in the nation and serves residents across the state. To do that, we need motivated doers and innovative thinkers looking for opportunities to work and to thrive.
Office of the Secretary of State. 213 State Capitol Springfield, IL 62756 . 115 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 300 Chicago, IL 60603. 800-252-8980 (toll free in Illinois) 217-785-3000 (outside Illinois) About Us; Contact Forms
Departments. The duties of the Secretary of State’s office are divided among 21 departments employing approximately 4,000 people. The office’s functions are described in the Illinois Constitution, mainly addressing the Secretary of State's duty to maintain official state records and the state seal.
Secretary of State and State Treasurer have waived E-check payment processing for vehicle sticker renewal, duplicate driver's license/ID card and driver's license renewal with Safe Driver Renewal. Renew your vehicle sticker; U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes back REAL ID deadline one year to Oct. 1, 2021.
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025 that will require you to use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options.
There are two types of online renewal. Please refer to the letter you received in the mail as to which renewal you are eligible to use. If you did not receive a letter in the mail, you may look up your online renewal eligibility or call 217-785-1424.
REAL ID Checklist. In an effort to ensure you have all of the required documents to obtain a REAL ID driver's license or identification card (DL/ID), the office of the Secretary of State has developed an interactive checklist to help prepare you for the application process.
Office of the Secretary of State. The office’s functions are described in the Illinois Constitution, mainly addressing the Secretary of State's duty to maintain official state records and the state seal.
Please note the following updates to the Department of Business Services webpage and procedures: Many documents, including incorporation documents, annual reports, and amendments, can be completed online. View our available online services, below.
Office of the Secretary of State. 213 State Capitol. Springfield, IL 62756. 115 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 300. Chicago, IL 60603. 800-252-8980 (toll free in Illinois)
