Real ID, The supercenter

REAL ID-only supercenter opening for walk-ins in downtown Chicago
The Supercenter at 191 N. Clark Street is a REAL ID-only facility, and will take walk-ins from anyone looking to get the new form of identification before it becomes mandatory on May 7. It opens Wednesday and will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Can't get a Real ID appointment? Secretary of State launches ‘supercenter' for walk-ins
As the deadline to obtain a Real ID nears and demand to get one spikes, the Illinois Secretary of State's Office will soon open a downtown Chicago, walk-in "Real ID supercenter" in a recognizable location.
Real ID Supercenter Opening Wednesday Downtown
The Loop facility has 30 service counters and will offer walk-in services on weekdays to keep up with demand ahead of the May 7 federal deadline.
Afternoon Briefing: Real ID ‘supercenter’ will open to handle rush
Barbara Doss, left, a secretary of state public service representative, helps Christina Schlagel, the first customer, at the Real ID supercenter at 191 N. Clark St. on March 11, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Real ID ‘supercenter’ opens in Loop ahead of May 7 deadline
A rush for the federally mandated ID has prompted the state to open a processing center at 191 N. Clark St. — but most people don't need one, officials say.
REAL-ID only supercenter to accept walk-ins in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new REAL-ID only supercenter will open in downtown Chicago this week. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the Loop location will only accept REAL ID applicants. The supercenter will open on Wednesday, March 12 and will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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