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What do I need to bring to the DMV to get my license in Illinois?
Provide acceptable documentation that proves name, date of birth, Illinois residency and verification of written signature; Applicants age 18-20 without a valid license must present proof of successful completion of a 6-hour adult driver education and training course.
What do I need to get my first driver’s license in Illinois?
Getting Your First Illinois Driver’s License
- Complete an approved Adult Driver Education 6-hour course.
- Visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility with First Time Issuance services for Drivers Licenses.
- Show the required identification documentation and have your photo taken.
- Pay the appropriate fees.
How old do you have to be to get a learners permit in Illinois?
The initial drivers license is the second phase of the Illinois Graduated Driver License. After holding an instruction permit for a minimum of nine months without incident and completing the drivers education requirement, learners 16 to 17 years of age become eligible for a new drivers license.
Do you need a permit to drive in Illinois?
Once you have your Illinois instruction permit, you get to begin practicing behind the wheel! But before you climb into the driver’s seat, you need to know the rules: You must have your permit with you at all times when you are behind the wheel, whether you’re with a driving instructor or a supervising driver.
How long does it take to get a drivers license in Illinois?
You must hold your instruction permit for a minimum of 9 months before you are eligible to apply for an Illinois driver’s license. Your permit is valid for 2 years.
Can a learner’s permit transfer to Illinois?
If you’re new to Illinois and have a learner’s permit from your previous state, your permit may transfer to Illinois, but it depends on your out-of-state driving experience and driver’s education requirements.