McHenry Times

Illinois State Senate District 35 Senator Dave Syverson announced the upcoming Secretary of State Mobile DMV event, scheduled for June 27 at the district office located at 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire. "It's important to REGISTER NOW for the Secretary of State Mobile DMV event that State Representative Jeff Keicher and I have scheduled for June 27 at our district office, 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire," said Syverson. He emphasized the need for early registration, stating, "Appointment slots are limited and starting to fill."

"It's important to REGISTER NOW for the Secretary of State Mobile DMV event that State Representative Jeff Keicher and I have scheduled for June 27 at our district office, 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire," said Syverson, State Senator, according to Facebook. "ppointment slots are limited and starting to fill."

The mobile DMV event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27 and will offer a variety of services. According to Syverson’s June 4 Facebook post, these services include Real ID renewal or issuance; renewal, replacement, or correction of driver’s licenses and state identification cards; license plate renewals; organ and tissue donation registration with license or ID application; and motor vehicle registration with license or identification card application.

Screenshot of Sen. Dave Syverson's June 4 Facebook post | Senaator Dave Syverson's Facebook page

Registration is required for the event. Interested individuals can register by calling 217-782-2181 or emailing lyates@sgop.ilga.gov.

According to the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) website, individuals who do not have a U.S. passport, do not visit military bases, or do not use airplanes as a mode of domestic transportation do not need a REAL ID. However, those who fly, visit military bases, or secure federal facilities must obtain a REAL ID if they lack a passport or passport card. The SOS website confirms that all driver services facilities are issuing REAL ID cards.

The new deadline for the Real ID program was announced on May 1. MyStateline.com reports that the program was created in 2005 but has faced delays due to backlogs at department of motor vehicle facilities. Starting May 7, 2025, the Transportation Safety Administration will require either a Real ID or a valid passport for air travel. The Real ID Act was passed in response to the September 11 attacks.

Senator Dave Syverson was first elected to the Senate in 1993 and is a lifelong resident of Illinois. In the Senate, he serves as Spokesperson for several committees including Insurance Committee and Health and Human Services Committee. He is also Co-Chair of both the bipartisan Hospital Transformation Committee and Medicaid Reform Committee and is involved in various other committees such as Public Health and Local Government.