Janice is one of nearly 2,000 residents who shared their experiences about skyrocketing insurance costs. It’s these voices that are helping to Drive Change and propel legislation forward on real insurance reform. Add your voice to the fight for fair rates: www.ilsos.gov/drivingchange

Households like this are getting hit hard by skyrocketing auto insurance rates. Our Driving Change campaign is fighting back and pushing for fair, more transparent rates. Add your voice and help pass Senate Bill 1486: ilsos.gov/drivingchange

Auto insurance costs are skyrocketing for Illinois families – and it’s time to fight back. Help us hold insurance companies accountable, stop surprise hikes and put consumers first. Share your story and join the fight for fair rates: www.ilsos.gov/drivingchange

🚨 Another week, another scam. Fraudulent texts and calls claiming to be from the DMV or the Illinois Secretary of State are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. Be vigilant and don’t click or give away personal information. 🚨

Starting a business is hard – finding help shouldn’t be. Join us April 27 at Malcolm X College for our first Business Services Resource Fair and get the tools, guidance and connections you need to start, grow and succeed. Register now: bit.ly/4v3WbfT

Illinois drivers are getting hit with soaring auto insurance rates based on factors that often have nothing to do with how they drive. If your premium has gone up, we want to hear from you. Join the fight for fate rates by sharing your story: www.ilsos.gov/drivingchange

A better DMV experience means fewer barriers and more convenience. Thanks to our new partnership with the Illinois Department of Revenue, customers at our Chicago Flagship DMV can now pay required vehicle taxes on-site and keep their title transactions moving.

Happy Easter to all those celebrating! 🐣 Wishing you a day of reflection, gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose.

🚨 Illinoisans across the state are receiving threatening texts claiming to be from our office – these are scams. The Illinois Secretary of State's office will NEVER text you about payments or license suspensions. Don’t click, it’s a trick. 🚨

Building a business without a roadmap isn’t easy – but we’ve got you covered! Join us at Malcolm X College on 4/27 for our first-ever Business Services Resource Fair and get the tools, guidance and support you need to start strong and grow with confidence. bit.ly/4v3WbfT

Illinois investors deserve fairness and transparency. After a settlement with 5 brokerage firms over unfair fees on small-dollar trades, nearly $950,000 is going back to Illinois investors 📈 Impacted residents will receive restitution this spring and summer. #ConsumerProtection

Happy Passover to all who celebrate. May your Seder be filled with good stories, good food and good company. Chag Pesach Sameach!

We regret to inform you that all #Illinois driver’s license photos will be replaced with your school picture from 4th grade 📸 Happy #AprilFools Day from the IL Secretary of State’s office! 🎉 We hope your day is full of laughs — and that your 4th grade photo was a good one 😄

More payment options, less hassle. We’re partnering with @ILDeptofRevenue to expand payment options for required vehicle taxes at our Chicago Flagship DMV. With cash, check, money order, debit and credit accepted, car title transactions are now faster, easier and more convenient.

Services at the Chicago Flagship Center are expanding! Learn more👇

🚨Don't click, it's a trick is more than just a catchy tagline, it's an effort to protect Illinoisans from potential scams. I sat down with @gabriellapremus at @fox32chciago to reiterate the importance of avoiding these phony messages and how to keep Illinoisans safe. 🚨

Fraudulent texts claiming to be from the DMV or the Illinois Secretary of State are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. If you get a message like this, it’s a scam. Follow the steps below 👇

Scammers are leveling up — don’t let them fool you. If you get a “DMV” text demanding money or threatening penalties, pause before you panic. Don’t click. It’s a trick.

🚨 Scam alert: DMV phishing texts are getting more convincing than ever — some even mimic official traffic violation hearing notices. Stay sharp and don’t click suspicious links.

Illinoisans are getting hit with a surge of fake DMV text scams, and we’re sounding the alarm. These messages look official but they’re 💯 fraudulent. If you get a text demanding payment or personal info: Don’t Click, It's a Trick! Report it to [email protected].

🚨 Don't click, it's a trick! Our office will NEVER text you about paying fines, payment requests or any personal information updates. These are phishing text messages trying to steal your confidential information. Report the scam to [email protected]. 🚨

If you get a text claiming to be from the “DMV” or “Illinois Secretary of State” threatening suspension or enforcement – don’t click or reply. Our office never sends texts for payment or personal info. Stay vigilant and report scams by sending the message to [email protected].

As Ramadan comes to an end and we welcome Eid al-Fitr, we carry forward a month filled with gratitude, hope, and togetherness. Wishing you and your loved ones endless blessings. Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

🚨🚨 Major auto insurance reform just passed the IL House – after thousands spoke up! Thank you for telling your stories & pushing this movement forward. This bill tackles surprise rate hikes & unfair pricing. This is an affordability & economic justice issue. Now to the Senate!

Honored to stand alongside the incredible women who are helping modernize the office and deliver the services millions of Illinoisans rely on. #WomensHistoryMonth

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Wishing you a day filled with great company and a little extra luck wherever you go.

Illinois truckers: The IRP renewal deadline is March 25! Companies with fewer than 250 vehicles can now renew online by uploading HVUT Form 2290 and submitting payment electronically – no trip to Springfield required. Renew now and keep your fleet moving.

Due to weather, all DMV road tests are paused until 9 AM while conditions are assessed. For the latest updates, please visit https://apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility or call 800‑252‑8980.

Micromobility is evolving fast – and our safety rules must keep up. Through Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready, we’re partnering with law enforcement across Illinois to create consistent guidance so riders know the rules wherever they ride.

Ramadan Kareem from our fourth annual Community Iftar – a time for reflection, fellowship and community. Wishing all who observe a Ramadan filled with love, laughter and cherished moments.

Build experience while serving Illinois! Applications are now open for the Illinois Secretary of State Summer Job Program. Paid opportunities are available for high school, college, trade and graduate students across the state. Apply today: ilsos.gov/summerjobs

Rev up for the 2026 Secretary of State Vehicle Show! 🏁 New specialty license plates celebrating the legendary 1957 Chevy Bel Air are now available. Order yours today at ilsos.gov and cruise into Springfield on Sept. 12 to join the fun at this year’s show.

Need help getting your license back? Join us at our Road to Reinstatement event at Governors State University to learn more about the reinstatement process. This is an informational session—licenses will not be reinstated on-site. Register here: https://forms.gle/NBcEyZUuZ54w3nQ29

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today celebrates the countless women whose vision, resilience, and contributions continue to strengthen communities and drive progress across Illinois and around the world.

Skip the line and save time! Our website makes it easy to handle DMV services, business filings and more online – whenever it’s convenient for you. Explore all the available services at www.ILSOS.gov

If you get a text claiming to be from the “DMV” or “Illinois Secretary of State” threatening suspension or enforcement – don’t click or reply. Our office never sends texts for payment or personal info. Stay vigilant and report scams by sending the message to [email protected]

Micromobility devices are evolving quickly – and our safety rules must keep pace. Through Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready, we’re partnering with @rideillinois to help riders understand the rules of the road and use these devices safely and responsibly to keep everyone safe.

Celebrating the colors of spring, the triumph of good, and the joy of coming together. Happy Holi!

Celebrated #ReadAcrossAmerica Day with the Illinois Literacy Foundation and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – reading “Umami” and helping deliver 2,000+ books to nearly 2,100 kids across Chicago and the suburbs. Literacy builds confidence, curiosity and lifelong opportunity. 📚

We’re celebrating Reading Across America day with the YMCA and the Illinois Literacy Foundation. Reading is not just a one-day activity but a year-round priority. That’s why we’re encouraging you to dive into your favorite stories with your family today. hashtag#ReadAcrossAmerica

Great news for Illinois communities! Over $680K in new grants are headed to public libraries to help improve services, expand programming, and ensure every resident has access to the resources they need to learn and thrive.

Great conversation earlier this week with @WBEZ's @SashaAnnSimons on Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready – our statewide push to protect pedestrians, riders and drivers as high-speed e-bikes surge on our streets and sidewalks. Check out the full interview: https://bit.ly/46r5tbk

A new legislative session, one clear priority: safer roads for all Illinoisans. We’re fighting unfair auto insurance rates and modernizing micromobility laws while pushing for accountability, fairness and common-sense transportation policy statewide. Stay tuned!

A strong economy depends on strong logistics. We’re pushing back on federal threats that would cut highway funding and hurt truckers, farmers and supply chains statewide. Illinois’ CDL policies are lawful, responsible and vital to keeping our state moving.

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing peace and joy to all observing this sacred holy month. May it be a time of patience, kindness and gratitude.

Happy Lunar New Year! 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse: a symbol of strength, momentum, and purposeful movement. Wishing you and your family a year of good health, steady progress, and quiet joy. 🧧🐎

As we mourn Jesse Jackson’s passing, we honor one of the most consequential leaders of the modern civil rights movement. His legacy endures in the movements he strengthened and the countless lives he touched.

Happy #PresidentsDay! 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the leaders who shaped our democracy as we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary. Reflecting on our shared past, we renew our commitment to our nation’s values of liberty and justice for all as we build the next chapter together.

We’re taking Illinois vehicle services into the digital age by expanding Electronic Lien & Titling statewide. The wider adoption of ELT will cut delays, reduce fraud and deliver vehicle titles in hours, not weeks to the benefit of motorists, lenders and dealers alike.

In observance of #PresidentsDay, our offices and DMV facilities will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. 📣 SKIP THE LINE, DO IT ONLINE! Access our online services any time at http://ILSOS.gov. For DMV info/appointments, call 800-252-8980.