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Q: How do I check the status of my Illinois drivers license?

If an applicant does not receive their new permanent drivers license or state ID after 15 business days of visiting a facility, they can check the status online or call 217-782-7044.

Q: Do seniors have to wait in line at the DMV in Illinois?

As a result, drivers age 75 and older with a 2020 drivers license expiration date do not need to visit a facility to renew their drivers license until shortly before their birthday in 2021. Also, please remember that those 65 and older get priority” service and can go to the front of the line.

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Renew a Driver's License
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How do I check the status of my Illinois drivers license?
How do I talk to someone at the DMV in Illinois?
How do I schedule an appointment at the Illinois DMV?
Do seniors have to wait in line at the DMV in Illinois?

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The Driver Services Department issues licenses to more than 8.5 million Illinois drivers and more than 3 million photo identification cards to drivers and non-drivers at more than 130 locations.

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Address Change for Motorists

Change of Address and/or Name Change link which discusses how to make an address change and which of these can be made on-line. If it is a name change or a new Driver's license needs to be printed, it provides links to Drivers Facilities.

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Locate the Nearest Driver Facility

Secretary of State Facility Finder allows you to search for facilities in Illinois

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Safe Driver Renewal

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License Plate Renewal

License Plates Renewal site with designated PIN and registration i.d. allows you to renew your license plate

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License Plate Purchasing (Pick a Plate)

Purchase Vanity and Personalized License Plates

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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.

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Duplicate or Correct a Driver's License

Duplicate / Corrected Driver's License / Commercial Driver's License provides information concerning replacing, correcting a driver's license or obtaining a commercial driver's license.

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Transfer License Plates Between Vehicles

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How do I check the status of my Illinois drivers license?

If an applicant does not receive their new permanent driver's license or state ID after 15 business days of visiting a facility, they can check the status online or call 217-782-7044.

How do I talk to someone at the DMV in Illinois?

To contact the main office by phone from inside Illinois call (800) 252-8980. To reach the Illinois SOS office from outside the state, call (217) 785-3000.

How do I schedule an appointment at the Illinois DMV?

Customers without access to a smart phone or computer can call 844-817-4649 to schedule an appointment.

Do seniors have to wait in line at the DMV in Illinois?

As a result, drivers age 75 and older with a 2020 driver's license expiration date do not need to visit a facility to renew their driver's license until shortly before their birthday in 2021. Also, please remember that those 65 and older get “priority” service and can go to the front of the line.