New kind of DMV opens in south suburbs, and it's different than typical facilities

Orland Park New kind of DMV opens in south suburbs, and it's different than typical facilities The new facility, at 9291 W. 159th St., follows the abrupt 2025 closure of the former Orland Township DMV. By NBC Chicago Staff • Published November 9, 2026 • Updated on November 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm A new, permanent DMV is now open in the south suburbs, and this facility is a little different from others. The 8,700-square-foot facility in Orland Hills, dubbed a DMV+, is a "one-stop destination" for driver and vehicle services, along with a number of other offerings that would otherwise require a trip to Secretary of State facilities in Springfield or Chicago. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE The opening, at 9291 W. 159th St., follows the abrupt 2025 closure of the former Orland Township DMV and comes and one year after Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias opened a temporary, appointment-only location in Orland Park while a permanent one was being planned. Speaking at a grand opening ceremony Monday, Giannoulias said the new Orland Hills facility is bigger, more modern, and offers more services than the former location and other traditional facilities. It's the first DMV+ location in the Southland, Giannoulias said, "bringing the services offered by multiple Secretary of State Departments together under one roof." The location will offer a number of driver and vehicle services, including licenses, IDs, Real IDs, road tests, registrations, stickers, plates and title work. It will also give residents access to a wider range of specialized services that previously required a trip downtown, Giannoulias said. "This includes business services, administrative hearings, index services, and personnel services," Giannoulias said. "...You'll be able to take care of more of these needs right here in your own community, without having to drive to downtown Chicago or to Springfield." Local Chicago 22 minutes ago Man charged after 19-year-old sexually assaulted, robbed at gunpoint in home invasion Elgin 1 hour ago Photos show ponies on the loose in northwest suburb before being returned home The facility is located next to the Hallmark store in the Orland Hills Walmart Plaza, the Village of Orland Park said. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. . While most services require appointments, license plate stickers and disability parking placards are available on a walk-in basis, the village said. This article tagged under: Orland Park Alexi Giannoulias