Illinois - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

1. Go to a Driver Services Facility.
2. Present required identification documents and have your photo taken.
3. When you apply for driver's license, you will need to surrender all valid out-of-state licenses, state ID cards, instruction permits and commercial driver's licenses.
4. Pay the appropriate fee.
5. Applicants must pass all necessary exams to obtain a driver's license. (vision screening, written and/or driving).

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Required Documents

When you apply for a driver's license, you will need to provide proof of legal name, date of birth, Social Security number and residency.

List of Acceptable Identification Document

First-time Illinois Drivers License/ID Card Applicant must present:

• one document that satisfies each of Group A, B and C
• two documents that satisfy Group D (one document from Group D if applicant is under age 5 applying for an ID card; one document if applicant is applying for a no-fee ID card presenting a Homeless Status Certification)

Notes:

• Signature comparison is required in the verification process.
• The number of documents required depends on whether an applicant is applying for a drivers license/ID card for the first time, or requesting a duplicate or corrected drivers license/ID card.
• One document may satisfy more than one group.
• New residents must surrender all out-of-state licenses/ID cards prior to issuance of an Illinois drivers license/ID card.
• An applicant applying for a Temporary Visitor Drivers License is not required to present documents from Group C. Instead, the applicant must sign a declaration on the TVDL application that the applicant is, at the time of application, ineligible to obtain a Social Security number.

Office Locations & Contacts

For Drivers services facility, http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/facilities/facilitylist.html

Eligibility

• Legal resident of Illinois

Fees

Driver's License - Fees:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) : $60.00
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Limited: $20.00
• Driver's License Basic: $30.00
• Driver's License Persons age 18-20: $5.00
• Driver's License Persons age 21-68: $30.00
• Driver's License Persons age 69-80: $5.00
• Driver's License Persons age 81-86: $2.00
• Driver's License Persons age 87 and older: Free
• Driver's License or Permit Corrected or Duplicate: $5.00
• Driver's License New classification added, not at time of renewal (except CDL): $5.00
• Driver's License or Permit Duplicate Active-Duty Armed Forces member, Member's Spouse or Dependent children living with the member: Free
• Driver's License or Permit Duplicate Persons age 60 and above whose Licenses have been Lost or Stolen: Free
• Driver's License or Permit Duplicate Persons whose Licenses have been Stolen (must have police report): Free
• Motorcycle First time or upgrade M or L classification: $10.00
• Motorcycle Renewal M or L classification: $5.00
• Original Instruction Permit: $20.00 If you receive your license prior to the expiration of your instruction permit, you may not need to pay an additional fee.
• School Bus Permit Original, Duplicate or Corrected: $4.00

Validity

• Drivers under age 21 licenses expire three months after their 21st birthday
• Drivers age 21 through 80 licenses are valid for four years and expire on driver's birthday
• Drivers age 81 through 86 licenses are valid for two years
• Drivers age 87 and older must renew their licenses each year.

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External Links

• Secretary of State Website - CyberDriveIllinois:

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/drlicid.html#dlapp

• For Drivers under the age of 21, for graduated drivers license, use this link:

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/teen_driver_safety/gdl.html

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