The Supercenter at 191 N. Clark Street is a REAL ID-only facility, and will take walk-ins from anyone looking to get the new form of identification before it becomes mandatory on

As the deadline to obtain a Real ID nears and demand to get one spikes, the Illinois Secretary of State's Office will soon open a downtown Chicago, walk-in "Real ID supercenter" in a recognizable location.

The downtown facility aims to meet the “unprecedented demand” for Real IDs while easing strain on DMV operations, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

A rush for the federally mandated ID has prompted the state to open a processing center at 191 N. Clark St. — but most people don't need one, officials say.

With less than two months left until a Real ID will be required to board domestic flights and enter secure federal buildings, a “supercenter” has opened its doors in the Chicago Loop, aiming to expedite the process for thousands of residents trying to update their IDs.