Illinois DMVs Accept Contactless Payments

Illinois DMV offices have begun accepting contactless payments through digital wallets, with plans to introduce digital IDs by the end of 2025.

Sources (5)

9/16/2024

[0]dailyherald.com

Lake Zurich facility set to become suburbs’ second DMV+

9/12/2024

[1]CBS News

Contactless payment now accepted at Illinois DMV offices

[2]CBS News

Illinois DMV locations to accept contactless payments

[3]NBC Chicago

A big change is coming to how you can pay at the DMV in Illinois. Here's what to know

[4]Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois DMVs now accepting contactless payment — with digital IDs coming down the road

Score	Value
Scale	7
Novelty	5
Positivity	7
Reliability	9
Actionability	7
Society	6
Journalism	3

Highlights

Illinois DMV offices are now accepting contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
The new payment method is available at all 150 driver services facilities statewide.
Digital IDs and driver's licenses are expected to be introduced in Illinois by the end of 2025.
Appointments are required for certain services at all Chicago and suburban DMVs.
Contactless payments are designed to enhance security and reduce waiting times.

Perspectives

The introduction of contactless payments is part of a broader effort to modernize DMV services and improve customer convenience, as stated by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. [2][4][5]
The use of contactless payments is seen as a way to enhance security and efficiency at DMVs, leveraging technology to protect personal data and reduce transaction times. [4][5]