Illinois secretary of state check drivers license status

Is your Illinois driver's license expired or expiring? You'll now have more time to renew it.

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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Friday announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until July 31, 2022.

The previous deadline was set for March 31 following numerous extensions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the secretary of state's office, the extension will mean expired driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits remain valid until July 31, "so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities, especially during inclement weather."

The office noted the extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses and CDL learner’s permits.

Previously, the secretary of state's office said the March 31 deadline would be the final extension.

White noted his office is also extending the expiration dates of Restricted Driving Permits (RDPs) to July 31, for those that expired on or after December 1, 2021.

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How does this affect the REAL ID deadline?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023, White noted.

Here's what you need to renew a standard driver's license in Illinois:

Show document displaying proof of identification, which could contain your:
- Written signature (current driver's license, canceled check, court order, credit card)
- Date of birth (birth certificate, adoption record, citizenship certificate, U.S. passport)
- Social Security number (social security card, W-2 form)
- Residency (bank statement, insurance policy, pay stub, utility bill)
Provide any currently valid out-of-state drivers licenses or IDs
Pass any necessary tests, such as vision screening
Take photo for the driver's license

For the full list of acceptable documents, click here.

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July 22, 2022 / 5:44 PM / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards, and learner's permits have been extended until Dec. 1, 2022.

The previous extension was set to end on July 31, according to a news release. As a result, expired driver's licenses, ID cards and learner's permits will remain valid until Dec. 1, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities.

The extension does not apply to commercial driver's license (CDL) and CDL learner's permits.

White's office expanded online renewals for expired driver's licenses and ID cards and continues to mail letters to eligible customers. The letter provides driver's license and ID card holder with a unique PIN needed to renew online instead of visiting a facility and waiting in line.

Customers may call 217-785-1424 to confirm their eligibility for online renewal or to obtain their PIN.

They may also visit apps.ilsos.gov/renewaldlil/eligigle.jsp to look up their eligibility status.

Customers who must visit a facility include first-time driver's license or ID card applicants, first-time REAL ID applicants and drivers age 75 and older who are required by state law to visit a facility when renewing their license.

White encouraged residents to conduct their other business online at ilsos.gov, including obtaining a duplicate driver's license or ID card, ordering a driver record and purchasing license plate stickers.

White's office is also extending the expiration dates for restricted driving permits (RDPs) to Dec. 1, 2022 for those that expired on or after Dec. 1, 2021 through Dec. 1, 2022.

As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

Jesse White
Illinois

How do I check if my Illinois driver's license is valid?

Call the Secretary of State at 217-782-6212 and press option 1 to check if your license is valid. Have your Social Security Number and Driver's License Number handy.

How do I check the status of my driving Licence?

Visit the state-specific official website of the transport department. Click on 'Check the status of your driving licence'.

Click on 'Status of Licence' under 'National Register (DL) Queries..

Select 'Status of Licence' and enter the required details..

Click on 'Submit'.

Why is my license suspended Illinois?

Common causes of a suspension in Illinois are: Too many traffic tickets within the past 12 months. Failure to Pay tickets. Failure to Appear in court when required.

How do I contact the Illinois Secretary of State?

If you need further information, please contact the Secretary of State's office by phone at 800-252-8980 (Illinois only) or by completing the Driver's License contact form or the Title and Registration contact form.