Chapter 1: Illinois Driver’s License

Age Restrictions You must be at least age 18 to obtain an Illinois driver’s license. The following exceptions apply: If you are 16 or 17 years old and have successfully completed a state-approved driver education course

Age Restrictions In order to pass a state-approved driver education class a student must successfully complete the following Pass written, vision and driving exams Pass classroom and behind the wheel driving in state-approved driver education program Complete 50 hours of practice driving Parent needs to accompany student when getting license

Age Restrictions 50 hours of driving must be completed Parent Legal Guardian Responsible adult 21 years of age, had driver’s license for one year and approved by parents

Additional Requirements Drivers are required to carry your driver’s license or permit with you when you drive

Exemptions You may drive in Illinois without a valid driver’s license under the following circumstances Moved to Illinois from another state (90 days) Visiting Illinois from another state and own a driver’s license from that state Out-of-state student and have a driver’s license from that state Active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and have a valid drivers license in your home state

Exemptions Where you may drive in Illinois without a valid drivers license (Continued) Employed by the U.S. Government and have a valid driver’s license in your home state Operating farm machinery on a roadway between farm and near by farmland

Changing Your Name/Address Change Name A person has 30 days to legally change your name Address Change A person has 10 days to change your address These changes can be done at your local driver’s services facility

Document/Identification Requirements To receive an Illinois driver’s license/ID card you must provide acceptable forms of identification to prove the following: Legal Name Date of Birth Social Security number Residency Signature

Document/Identification Requirements Students will have to provide the following Parent Birth Certificate (Original Court House) Social Security Card (Original)

Document/Identification Requirements In addition to the identification requirements, students will provide: Current White Slip 50 hours driving sheet completed Completed road test

Driver’s License Classifications Drivers seeking a basic license to operate a car in Illinois are issued a Class D license Class D Any motor vehicle weighing 16,000 pounds or less

Driver’s License Renewal 90 days before your driver’s license expires, you should receive a renewal notice from the Secretary of States Office

Driver’s License Renewal A driver’s license is valid for four years and expires on the driver’s birthday except: Driver under age 21 – License expires three months after 21 st birthday Driver age – License valid for two years Driver age 87 and older – License requires annual renewal

Driver’s License Renewal Standard Renewal Visit Driver Services facility and present your renewal notice Take appropriate exams Pay appropriate fee and have a new photo taken

Driver’s License Renewal Safe Driver Renewal Allows drivers with clean driving records to renew their driver’s license from home and visit a Driver Services facility only once every eight years May renew by online, phone or mail

Driver’s License Renewal Safe Driver Renewal “Continued” To be eligible: Be age Not hold a CDL “Commercial Driver’s License Have no traffic infractions Renewal sticker will be mailed within 10 business days of application

Medical Report When you apply for a driver’s license, you will be asked about any physical or mental conditions that may impair your ability to drive a vehicle A “yes” answer to the above questions will require you to provide a medical report completed by your doctor

Driver’s License Fees Instruction Permit$20 Driver’s License (age18-20)$5 Driver’s License (age 21-68)$30 Driver’s License (age 69-80)$5 Driver’s License (age 81-86)$2 Driver’s License (age 87 and older)Free Duplicate License$5