Thanks to the upcoming arrival of a mobile DMV unit, people seeking to renew their driver's license or obtain a REAL ID can now do so more conveniently at Park Forest Village Hall.
The Mobile Driver Services Unit from the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State will be at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victor Drive, on Monday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assistant Director of Recreation, Parks & Community Health Margaret Lewis said it's a great opportunity for residents.
"For one day, people can take care of their business at Village Hall, such as paying a water bill or inquiring about programs, while also attending to personal matters like getting their ID renewed," Lewis said. "Also, don't forget the deadline for the Real ID is coming up next year, and you can get that here too."
After multiple extensions, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce REAL ID requirements for airline passengers effective May 7, 2025. However, the TSA has proposed a more flexible approach to the rollout, hoping to now achieve full enforcement by May 2027. Nevertheless, Lewis asked why wait to get your REAL ID in Park Forest.
"The biggest advantage is there's no long waiting," Lewis said. "You can call and schedule your appointment with Thomas Johnson by calling 708-427-9887."
Mobile DMV Services Include:
- Driver's License (Renewal Duplicate, Corrected)
- State Identification Card (First Time, Renewal, Duplicate, Corrected)
- Vehicle Registration Stickers (Registration expiring within the current year)
- Organ & Tissue Donor / Voter Registration (Only with License or ID application
- REAL ID
Acceptable Forms of Identification
All acceptable documents presented for verification or proof must be valid, current, and not expired. You must provide acceptable identification to verify your name, date of birth, Illinois residency, Social Security number and signature. Some examples of acceptable documents include:
- Illinois Driver's License
- U.S. Voter Card
- DD-214
- US Resident Card
- Illinois State ID Card
- Credit/Debit Card
- Bank Statement
- Valid U.S. Immigration Documents
- U.S. Passport
- Social Security Card
- U.S. Birth Certificate
- W-2
Required for REAL ID
- Proof of Identity – A certified U.S. birth certificate, a U.S. passport, an employment authorization document, a permanent resident card or a foreign passport with an approved I-94 form.
- Proof of Signature – A credit/debit card, canceled check or current Illinois DL/ID.
- Two Current Residency Documents with the Applicant's Name – A utility bill, rental agreement, deed/title or a bank statement. Account numbers must be visible.
- Proof of Full Social Security Number (SSN) – An SSN card, a W-2, or a pay stub with full SSN.
A full list of available documents at ILSOS.GOV.
Acceptable Forms of Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover Credit, and Debit Cards (all credit or debit payments incur a transaction fee)
- Personal Check/Money Order (must be exact amount with date of transaction/not post-dated)
Seniors aged 65 and older are eligible for a No-Fee State ID Card. The Mobile DMV is unable to administer written or road exams if required.
To register, call Thomas Johnson at 708-427-9887.