{"id":6552,"date":"2024-05-04T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/?p=6552"},"modified":"2024-04-30T09:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:15:33","slug":"renew-illinois-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/renew-illinois-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"[2024 Updated] How to Renew a Driver&#8217;s License in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are reading this article, you have probably received a driver\u2019s license renewal reminder sent by the Secretary of State\u2019s office. You may find the process confusing if you have not done it before. Typically, you will have 60-90 days to finish the renewal application. This article will guide you through the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Do I Need to Renew my Illinois Driver&#8217;s License?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By law, there are different time intervals for each age group. Drivers who are 18 to 21 must renew their driver\u2019s licenses within three months after their 21st birthday. For drivers who are 21 to 80, the renewal interval is every four years. You can check the date on your driver\u2019s license. For drivers aged between 81 to 86, they must renew their driver\u2019s license every two years. If a driver is 87 or older, he or she must renew his or her license every year. The expiration date should match your birthday (mm\/dd).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-690-1024x719.png\" alt=\"Illinois Driver's License\" class=\"wp-image-6553\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-690-1024x719.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-690-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-690-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-690.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do I Need to Renew My Illinois Driver&#8217;s License?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step before going to a local DMV is to prepare your proof of identity. The acceptable documents are a current driver\u2019s license, utility bill, bank statement with name and address, Social Security Number, birth certificate, and passport. You may also need to clear any outstanding tests. Photos used to be required, but most DMVs now have a camera behind the counter. There is an application fee depending on age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver&#8217;s License Renewal Illinois: Three Ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DMV offers three ways to renew your driver\u2019s license at your convenience; however, there are requirements for whether you are qualified for an online or mail-in process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewing Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online renewal is available if one fulfills the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No outstanding test or exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not applying for or already have a Real ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean record; no outstanding fee and fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving a 14-digi pin with the renewal reminder note<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ilsos.gov\/renewaldlid\/eligible.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">this website<\/a> to check your eligibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-692-1024x495.png\" alt=\"Driver's License\/Identification Card Renewal Eligibility Check\" class=\"wp-image-6555\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-692-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-692-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-692-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-692-1536x743.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-692.png 1901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Actual steps if you satisfy the above criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilsos.gov\/departments\/drivers\/drivers_license\/renewonline.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">renew webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-691-1024x494.png\" alt=\"Driver and Driver's License\/State ID Card Renewal\" class=\"wp-image-6554\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-691-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-691-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-691-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-691-1536x741.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-691.png 1904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login using the authorization pin provided in the reminder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the renewal form with your information and submit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for confirmation and print a temporary ID if the expiration is less than a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the new ID to come<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewing Offline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go to any DMV in the state to renew your driver\u2019s license in person. It is recommended to make an appointment before going to save time. You also need to prepare for the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilsos.gov\/publications\/motorist\/dlid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">application form<\/a> on-site\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the vision test. If you come with a driver\u2019s license that expired more than a year ago, you will have to do the vision, written, and road tests again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present your current driver\u2019s license; make sure to include any acceptable document if you have any changes, such as address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your picture taken\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a temporary driver\u2019s license and wait for the new driver\u2019s license to arrive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewing by Mail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The renewing by mail procedure has similar criteria to the online renewing process. The renewal notice will have a full instruction. Once you fill out the application form and mail it back, the DMV will mail your new driver\u2019s license to the address you leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost to Renew Drivers License in Illinois<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs to renewal vary depending on age groups. The following chart is a cost breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21 to 68<\/td><td>$30.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>69 to 80<\/td><td>$5.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>81 to 87<\/td><td>$2.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;87<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Can I Get the New Driver&#8217;s License?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get a temporary driver\u2019s license immediately. The DMV states it takes about 15 business days to ship a new driver\u2019s license. Depending on the workload at the DMV,&nbsp; a new driver\u2019s license may take 3 to 4 weeks to make and ship to your address on record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if You Drive with an Expired Driver&#8217;s License in Illinois?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically you will be ok if you don\u2019t get caught; however, there would be serious consequences if you get caught driving with an expired driver&#8217;s license in Illinois depending on the circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will get a ticket and a fine of up to $1000 If you drive with a driver\u2019s license that has expired less than a year,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A court hearing summons\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By law, driving with a driver\u2019s license that has expired more than a year is considered a Class B Misdemeanor. The penalty can be a fine of up to $1500 and 180 days in prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may be arrested if you commit other violations or crimes such as hit-and-run, driving under the influence (DUI), or reckless driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc<strong>Is a driving test required for renewal of a Licence in Illinois?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, if you renew it within a year after the expiration day. If you renew it after one year, a vision, written, and road test are required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcccCan I renew my Illinois driver&#8217;s license if it has expired?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, if you don\u2019t drive or get caught driving with an expired driver\u2019s license, you just need to retake the vision, written, and road test. If you get caught driving with an expired driver\u2019s license, there would be a fine, prison sentence, or both. Besides that, you can still renew your driver\u2019s license after these penalties. In addition, there would be suspension time depending on whether you have committed the same violation before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Numbers of Conviction\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Suspension period\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>2 month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>4 month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>6 month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>A license will be revoked<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcccCan I check my Illinois driver&#8217;s license status online?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driver\u2019s license mailing status check is available. You just need to enter your driver\u2019s license ID and date of issuance on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ilsos.gov\/dlstatus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">this webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcccIs my Illinois driver&#8217;s license a REAL ID?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not necessarily. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/passport-card-vs-real-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">REAL ID<\/a> is a new form of legal identification with higher security standards that are required to be used when traveling domestically. A REAL ID driver\u2019s license is a REAL ID. Compared to a regular driver\u2019s license, it has a gold star on the top right corner. You can apply for a REAL ID when you need to renew your driver\u2019s license. If the expiration date has not yet come, you can still apply for a REAL ID driver\u2019s license for a cheaper fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-694-1024x767.png\" alt=\"REAL ID\" class=\"wp-image-6560\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-694-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-694-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-694-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-694.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DMV offers many convenient ways to renew your driver\u2019s license. If you have a good driving record and the required documents ready, the best way is to do it online. Being able to drive a car legally is essential to living in the States, so make sure to keep your license valid and renew it on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are reading this article, you have probably received a driver\u2019s license renewal reminder&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,391],"tags":[586],"class_list":["post-6552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-driving-license","category-usa","tag-illinois-drivers-license"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6552","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6552"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6552\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6562,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6552\/revisions\/6562"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6552"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}