DMVs in Illinois add a new way for drivers to pay. Here's what to know

Payments through digital wallet services such as Apple Pay are now accepted at all Illinois DMVs

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in accepted payment methods at DMVs across the state Thursday as his office efforts to"modernize technology and offer more convenient service."

Giannoulias' office cites unspecified reports stating that more than half of Americans use contactless payments for everyday purchases, with the recent adoption attributed to the increase in the technology at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The security surrounding the payment and the speed at which it is processed leaves no room for fraudsters to steal information," Giannoulias said.

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