Illinois Secretary of State Introduces 24/7 DMV Kiosks in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Driver’s license and vehicle renewal services will now be available 24/7 in Central Illinois via drive-through DMV kiosks in Springfield.

The kiosks will be located at the Springfield Flagship Center of the Secretary of State’s Office. Located on the north side of the center, the two kiosks will enable immediate printing of license plate stickers and renewals of vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses and state IDs.

“The Fast-Lane kiosks at our Springfield Flagship Center provide a new level of convenience for Central Illinois drivers, offering driver’s license renewals and vehicle sticker purchases outside of normal business hours, without ever leaving the car,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a news release. “This is an important step in our ongoing effort to modernize the office and make it easier for people to access essential services.”

The kiosks, which were introduced to retailers last year, serve as an alternative resource for those without online access to DMV services or with restrictive schedules that make visiting a DMV more difficult. Renewals at a kiosk, the Secretary of State’s Office said, are more convenient and less expensive than those at most currency exchanges or emission testing sites.

Renewal notices will come with a unique bar code and PIN to be entered when using a kiosk, officials added.

New applicants for driver or vehicle services, however, still need to make an in-person visit at a DMV. That includes people applying for a REAL ID.

The Springfield Flagship Center will continue to offer both walk-in and appointment services from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Appointments can be made by visiting www.ilsos.gov or calling (800) 252-8980.