New DMV+ opens in Melrose Park, making it the first 'One-Stop-Shop' in the state

MELROSE PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A first of its kind DMV opened in the west suburbs on Thursday.

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias transformed its Melrose Park DMV to a DMV+ making it a "One-Stop-Shop" design.

The new concept includes services that would otherwise require an in-person visit to an office in downtown Chicago or Springfield.

It combines both drivers and vehicle services from one counter.

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The methos should free up space for additional service stations and appointments to accommodate more customers.

The new facility is located at 1903 North Manheim in Melrose Park.

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