Illinois Secretary of State Chicago North Facility

State agency

5401 N Elston Ave, Chicago IL 60630

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm, closed Sat-Sun

Phone

Payment

Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa; a processor fee applies to card payments).

Appointment

Walk-in, no appointment needed

Services available here

License Plates Title Transfer Registration Renewal Registration Fees Title and Registration

Before you go

Good to know

Appointments are required only for REAL ID, driver license, and ID card services, and in-car driving tests. Vehicle-related transactions, including title and registration, are walk-in.

Verified August 19, 2026, source: State agency