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To obtain an Illinois Driver's License you must: Visit a Secretary of State facility, show required identification documents and have your photo taken. Surrender all valid out-of-state licenses, state ID cards, instruction permits and commercial driver's licenses. Pay the appropriate fee.
- Commercial Driver's License
Office of the Secretary of State. 213 State Capitol...
- Real ID
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal...
- REAL ID Checklist
In an effort to ensure you have all of the required...
- Driver's License/State ID Card
Driver's License & ID Renew or replace DL/ID, pay...
- Commercial Driver's License
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025 that will require you to use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options.
Driver's License & ID Renew or replace DL/ID, pay reinstatement fees, and more. Vehicle Services CFT, title and registration, dealer licensing, and more. Business
In an effort to ensure you have all of the required documents to obtain a REAL ID driver's license or identification card (DL/ID), the office of the Secretary of State has developed an interactive checklist to help prepare you for the application process.
Driver's License/ID Card. Forms on this website are PDFs with fillable fields. Forms should be downloaded to your computer before filling in the fields. For the best results, open forms with Adobe Acrobat Reader, as some web browsers do not support all the features of a fillable PDF.
Obtain an Identification Card. Driver's License/Commercial Driver's License/State ID Card site informs as to what documentation is required for each card. Go to Service.
The application process for a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/identification card requires enhanced security measures that meet mandated federal guidelines. Even if you already have a standard DL/ID, you must provide documentation confirming your identity, Social Security number, residency and signature.
