Federal Real ID deadline extended to May 2023

Posted on April 27, 2021
With the extended federal deadline of Real ID, current Illinois driver’s licenses or ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports and secure federal facilities until May 3, 2023. (WJBC file photo)

 

By WJBC Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for extending the federal Real ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

DHS cited that it extended the deadline due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the general public and driver’s license and ID card-issuing agencies nationwide.

“I applaud the decision by DHS to extend the REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023 – 19 months past the old deadline of Oct. 1, 2021,” said White in a news release. “This is the proper and necessary action in response to the pandemic.”

With the extended federal deadline of Real ID, current Illinois driver’s licenses or ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports and secure federal facilities until May 3, 2023.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has expanded online services and encourages the public to visit the website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com instead of visiting a driver services facility. Many transactions can now be conducted online, including renewing standard driver’s licenses and ID cards for those who are eligible.

In addition, White has extended all driver’s license and ID card expiration dates until Aug 1, 2021. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.

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