What do I need to renew my expired license in Illinois?

What You’ll Need to Renew your Illinois Driver License

1. Present your current driver’s license to verify your identity.
2. Complete the renewal application form available at a Facility.
3. Proof of vision test.
4. Have your picture taken.
5. Renewal fee based on your age:

Is there a grace period for expired licenses in Illinois?

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months — from Aug. 1, 2021, to Jan. 1, 2022. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until Jan.

What happens if you forget to renew your driver’s license in Illinois?

Dire consequences for failure to renew While there’s a grace period of up to one year to renew an expired Illinois driver’s license, failure to renew the license within a year will result in more dire consequences. These could include being required to take additional driving tests as part of the renewal process.

Do you have to take a written test to renew your license in Illinois?

A driver is required to take a written test at least once every eight years if traffic convictions have occurred. Everyone must have his or her vision screened when applying for a renewal, with the exception of Safe Driver Renewals. All persons age 75 or older must take a driving test at each renewal.

What do I need to bring to the DMV to renew my license in Illinois?

Show document displaying proof of identification, which could contain your:

1. Written signature (current driver’s license, canceled check, court order, credit card)
2. Date of birth (birth certificate, adoption record, citizenship certificate, U.S. passport)
3. Social Security number (social security card, W-2 form)

How long after your license expires Can you renew it in Illinois?

one year
You have up to one year to renew an expired license in Illinois. If you fail to renew in the time period, you will be required to take additional tests to renew your card.

What happens if my driver’s license expires in Illinois?

Driver’s license and ID card expiration dates had previously been extended to August 1, 2021. Now, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until Jan. 1, 2022. The extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.