IL Driver's License thread

Here are the requirements to obtain a DL in IL
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/pu...s/dsd_x173.pdf

pretty much you need your:

EAD (satisfies Group A & B)
I-797 letter for I-821D (deferred action approval letter) (satisfies Group D)
Social Security Award Letter (satisfies Group C & D)

and of course pass your written and road tests


note: SSN prinouts not accepted in IL, you will need your actual letter award containing the SSN card.


share your experiences everyone if you have attempted at applying for ID/DL

To take a driving exam, the vehicle you provide must:
• Be a properly licensed vehicle equipped for the driver’s license classification you are
seeking.
• Comply with Secretary of State vehicle condition standards.
• Be properly insured. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to the exam.
• Display valid front and rear Illinois license plates and a valid registration sticker. If
the vehicle is registered outside of Illinois, it must meet the registration requirements of the respective state.
• Be driven to the facility by a driver who has a valid driver’s license/permit


Driver’s License/State ID Card Fees

Driver’s License/Permit
Instruction Permit ......................................................................................................$20
Driver’s License, ages 18-20 ........................................................................................$5
Driver’s License, ages 21-68 ......................................................................................$30
Driver’s License, ages 69-80 ........................................................................................$5
Driver’s License, ages 81-86 ........................................................................................$2
Driver’s License, age 87 and older............................................................................Free
New Classification added; not at time of renewal (except CDL)................................$5
School Bus Permit ........................................................................................................$4
Note: In addition to the regular driver’s license fee, an applicant will pay an additional $5 fee to add/renew an M or L classification to his/her driver’s license.
State ID Card
State ID Card, under age 18 ......................................................................................$10
State ID Card, ages 18-64..........................................................................................$20
State ID Card, age 65 and older; Persons with Disabilities ....................................Free
Duplicate/Corrected Driver’s License/Permit
Duplicate/Corrected Driver’s License/Permit ..............................................................$5
Duplicate Driver’s License/Permit, under age 60 (license was stolen, full police report
required) ....................................................................................................................Free
Duplicate Driver’s License/Permit, age 60 and older (license was lost/stolen) ......Free
Duplicate/Corrected State ID Card
Duplicate State ID Card, under age 18......................................................................$10
Duplicate State ID Card, ages 18-64 ........................................................................$20
Duplicate State ID Card, age 65 and older ..............................................................Free
Duplicate State ID Card, (ID card was stolen, full police report required)..............Free
Duplicate State ID Card, age 60 and older (ID card was lost/stolen) ....................Free
Corrected State ID Card, under age 18 ......................................................................$5
Corrected State ID Card, ages 18-64 ........................................................................$10
Corrected State ID Card, age 65 and older ..............................................................Free
Active Members of the Armed Services (also spouses/children residing at home)
Duplicate License/Permit/State ID Card ..................................................................Free

So no bills required?

Nope, your I-797 letter for I-821D (deferred action approval letter) and Social Security Award Letter contain your address and were issued recently. Both of them satisfy Group D, which proof of address.

That's great to hear. So how does this work? I took driver's ed in high school, now I'm 24. I take the written test then get a permit to practice or..?

I need to go to IL to get my DL. I need to find a place to rent It's going to be a pain in the @SS.

No permit or practice. just show up with your documents, take the written test, if you pass it, you take the road test (make sure someone brings you with an insured car for the road test). If you pass the road test, you get your DL.

Permits are just for the ones under 18 yrs old.

That's what I'm saying. I'm 24 and I haven't driven in 6 years, how can I get my practice?

Go play some Need For Speed for practice. jk

driving school? family/friends?

You can get a 1 year driving permit if you're over 18 you need to pass the written and vision tests first though