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Illinois Drivers License Information

To get your drivers license in Illinois, you need to apply for a regular Class D drivers license. You must have an Illinois license within ninety (90) days of establishing residency. You must give up any other Drivers License that you have previously held from any other State.

Illinois Drivers License Requirements

18 years and under (Graduated Driver License - GDL)

  • Permit Phase

    • A few of the requirements:
      • You must be 15 years of age.
      • Parent or Legal Guardian consent.
      • Must have illinois drivers ed.
      • Fifty (50) hours of driving experience which shall include ten (10) hours of night driving.
      • Must have an adult with you at all times.
      • For complete details and to get your Illinois Permit, please SIGN IN HERE

  • Initial Licensing Phase

    • A few of the requirements:
      • You must be 16 or 17 years of age.
      • You must have held a Permit (see above) for at least nine (9) months.
      • Must have illinois drivers ed.
      • Parent or Legal Guardian consent.
      • Fifty (50) hours of driving experience which shall include ten (10) hours of night driving.
      • For complete details and to start your Illinois Initial Licensing Phase, please SIGN IN HERE

  • Full Licensing Phase

    • You must be between 18 and 20 years of age.

    • No restrictions.

18 years and over

  • Learner's Permit 

    • Valid for two (2) years.
    • Take and pass the Vision and Written Exams.

  • Regular Class D Drivers License

    • Take and pass the Vision, Written and Driving Exams.

 

For complete details and to GET your Illinois license, please SIGN IN HERE

Illinois Drivers Ed

Visit our illinois drivers ed page for more information on Illinois driver education.

Tests Required

  • Vision Screening

  • Written Exam

  • Driving Exam

Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state. 

For complete details and to GET your Illinois license, please SIGN IN HERE

Fee

New Basic Driver's License Class D

  • Fees start at $0.00 (FREE) and go up to $30.00

  • Fees depend on your age. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE 

Original Instruction Permit

  • $20.00 

 

Fees depend on your age. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE 

Documents needed to get your Illinois Drivers License

  • Proof of Written Signature 

    • A few examples:
      • Cancelled Check (must not be older than ninety (90) days)
      • Credit or Debit Card.
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Proof of Date of Birth 

    • A few examples:
      • Birth Certificate
      • U.S. Passport or Passport Card (must have date of birth)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Social Security Number

    • A few examples:
      • Social Security Card
      • Illinois Driver's License Record
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Proof of Illinois Residency 

    • A few examples:
      • Bank Statement (must not be older than ninety (90) days)
      • School Transcripts (University, College, High School, or Grade School) - Must be Certified
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • For Minors (Under 18)

 

Illinois Driver Services Facility

Go to your Illinois Driver Services Facility in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.

Take the Illinois Drivers License Test

At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the Illinois Driver Test handbook here. 

Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.

Take the Driving Test

Your last step is to show up to your local Illinois Driver Services Facility and take the driving test.