Princeton DMV to become ‘one-stop shop’, temporarily relocate during renovations

The Illinois Secretary of State will upgrade its Princeton DMV facility to make it a “one-stop shop,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday.

The DMV will temporarily close from July 8 to July 30 while renovations are underway. During this time, a temporary retail location will serve customers at 400 N. Main St., Princeton.

As part of the Secretary of State’s ongoing modernization efforts, the new DMV experience will save customers significant time and multiple steps by offering both vehicle and driver services at a single service counter, the Secretary of State’s office said.

“Since taking office, I have made it a top priority to provide exceptional customer service and reduce lines,” Giannoulias said. “Our Princeton campus will be among the first to benefit from this renovation, which will give it a modern look while using new technologies to create efficiencies.”

DMV One-Stop-Shop Driver Services and Vehicle Services employees are now cross-trained to provide both types of services. The office also redesigned customer service counters and signage to create a more logical flow.

At a single service counter, customers will be able to obtain the following services:

• Apply for a REAL ID or a new driver’s license or state ID card.

• Renew a driver’s license, state identification card, or temporary visitor’s driver’s license.

• Register or renew the registration of their vehicle and obtain stickers for their vehicle.

• Order a new license plate.

• Join the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor Registry.