The commitment to modernize the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is continuing the mission and is rolling out its first Mobile DMV. “Illinois drivers and vehicle owners are now able to access DMV services directly from a mobile unit,” Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias said.
“Since taking office, it’s been our mission to make it easier and more convenient for Illinois residents to access government services without having to wait or travel to a DMV facility,” Giannoulias said. “Our DMV on Wheels program will build on the success of our digital programs, saving time by offering efficient ways to do things like renew your driver’s license or get a vehicle sticker without leaving their communities.”
Similar to a food truck, the first electric-powered Mobile DMV vehicle will launch this month serving Chicago and suburbs with three more coming later in the summer that will hold events across the entire state.
While the Secretary of State’s Pop-Up DMVs in brick-and-mortar locations require
several physical space and internet connection requirements, the Mobile DMVs offer more flexibility because they are self-contained units and utilize an on-board internet connection.
The office will work closely to partner with municipalities, organizations, businesses and universities to promote and generate interest in Mobile DMV events, providing tools including social media kits to get the word out.
Customers visiting a Mobile DMV can obtain the following services within minutes:
- Renew their driver’s license, state ID or Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL).
- Renew their vehicle registration.
- Purchase a vehicle sticker.
- Apply for a REAL ID.
- Apply for a replacement or corrected driver’s license or state ID.
- Join the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor Registry.
- Register to vote.
Mobile DMVs will increase the efficiency of off-site events by drastically reducing the setup time required compared to Pop-Up DMVs. Secretary of State employees can have a Mobile DMV set up and ready to serve customers quickly at the designated location.
Also, in the event of an unforeseen temporary closure of a traditional DMV, the Secretary of State’s office can dispatch a Mobile DMV immediately to an area near the facility to avoid any disruption in service for customers.
