New Driver’s License Law in Illinois
Updated 07-01-24
During the 2023 legislative session, ICIRR members fought for, and WON, the passage of HB 3882, Driver's Licenses and State IDs for ALL in Illinois.
Effective July 1, 2024, standard driver’s licenses and state IDs will be available to anyone who has been eligible for a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDLs).
Under the new law, standard driver’s licenses and state IDs will be available to applicants who do not have or cannot get a Social Security Number if they can:
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Show a valid temporary visa OR
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Demonstrate proof of one year of Illinois residence AND a validly issued passport or consular ID (NOTE: The Secretary of State will accept passports or consular IDs that expired within the previous two years)
Standard driver’s licenses and state IDs are valid for most non-federal identification purposes. These include:
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Picking up prescriptions at pharmacies
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Signing up children for school programs
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Getting medical services
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Using financial services, such as banks
If you currently have a TVDL, you will need to pay:
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A renewal fee ($30) if your TVDL expires in less than 60 days OR
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A replacement fee ($5) if your TVDL is valid for more than 60 day
If you are a new driver, you will need to:
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Be at least 16 years old
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Pass the road, written, and vision exams
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If you do not have or cannot get a Social Security Number, either:
- Show a valid temporary visa OR
- Demonstrate proof of one year of Illinois residence AND a validly issued passport or consular ID
NOTE: The Secretary of State is accepting passports or consular IDs that expired within the previous two years.
If your TVDL is set to expire within the next 60 days OR you‘re a new driver, you can get a standard driver’s license at a Secretary of State facility OR renew your driver’s license online by visiting ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/drivers_license/renewonline.html.
If your TVDL is set to expire in more than 60 days, you can get a standard driver’s license at a Secretary of State facility OR request a replacement card online by visiting ilsos.gov/tvdl.
If you are a new driver, you must get a standard driver’s license at a Secretary of State facility.
You can find an Secretary of State facility near you at apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility.
Learn more about this law and how it will impact community members: