Illinois - Change Address in Driving License

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ProcedureEdit

Update your file

  1. You can update your driver's license/State ID card file and your vehicle registration file by visiting a Secretary of State facility, or by submitting your change of address online through this link.
  2. You must submit application for address changes for BOTH your driver's license/State ID card file and your vehicle registration file as they are separate databases. You will need to provide address change information on every vehicle that is registered under your name.


Note:

  • Name Changes: Name changes cannot be submitted online. If your name has changed you will need to go to a Secretary of State facility to obtain a corrected Illinois driver's license, corrected title and vehicle Registration ID card. Do not forget to bring your driver's license and title and a copy of the marriage certificate or other court document. Fees are required for all corrected documents.


Update the address on your actual license

To those who would like to update the address on their actual driver's license/State ID card:

  1. Visit a Secretary of State facility.
  2. Bring two Acceptable Identification(Group D). List of Acceptable Identification Document
  3. Pay the appropriate fee.



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Required DocumentsEdit

Duplicate/Corrected Drivers License/ID Card Applicant:

List of Acceptable Identification Document


An applicant applying for either a duplicate or corrected drivers license or ID card must present:

  • one document that satisfies Group A
  • one document that satisfies Group B, C or D (two documents from Group D if applicant is requesting an address change to appear on the document, unless applicant is under age 5 applying for an ID card or applicant is applying for a no-fee ID card presenting a Homeless Status Certification)
  • An applicant who requests a change in name, date of birth, Social Security number or gender must provide identification to link the change from the previous information to the new information.


Notes:

  • Signature comparison is required in the verification process.
  • The number of documents required depends on whether an applicant is applying for a drivers license/ID card for the first time, or requesting a duplicate or corrected drivers license/ID card.
  • One document may satisfy more than one group.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

For Drivers services facility, http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/facilities/facilitylist.html



EligibilityEdit

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FeesEdit

Driver's License - Fees:

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) : $60.00
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Limited: $20.00
  • Driver's License Basic: $30.00
  • Driver's License Persons age 18-20: $5.00
  • Driver's License Persons age 21-68: $30.00
  • Driver's License Persons age 69-80: $5.00
  • Driver's License Persons age 81-86: $2.00
  • Driver's License Persons age 87 and older: Free
  • Driver's License or Permit Corrected or Duplicate: $5.00
  • Driver's License New classification added, not at time of renewal (except CDL): $5.00
  • Driver's License or Permit Duplicate Active-Duty Armed Forces member, Member's Spouse or Dependent children living with the member: Free
  • Driver's License or Permit Duplicate Persons age 60 and above whose Licenses have been Lost or Stolen: Free
  • Driver's License or Permit Duplicate Persons whose Licenses have been Stolen (must have police report): Free
  • Motorcycle First time or upgrade M or L classification: $10.00
  • Motorcycle Renewal M or L classification: $5.00
  • Original Instruction Permit: $20.00 If you receive your license prior to the expiration of your instruction permit, you may not need to pay an additional fee.
  • School Bus Permit Original, Duplicate or Corrected: $4.00



ValidityEdit

  • Drivers under age 21 licenses expire three months after their 21st birthday
  • Drivers age 21 through 80 licenses are valid for four years and expire on driver's birthday
  • Drivers age 81 through 86 licenses are valid for two years
  • Drivers age 87 and older must renew their licenses each year.



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InstructionsEdit

You must notify the Illinois Secretary of State's office within 10 days when your address or name changes.

Drivers who hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must notify the Secretary of State's office of an address or name change within 10 days and must obtain a corrected driver's license within 30 days.



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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

State Law requires motorists to notify the Illinois Secretary of State's office within 10 days when their address or name changes (Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 3-416, 6-116 and 6-511). This is important to ensure that you receive your renewal notices and other correspondence at the appropriate address.

Following are procedures on how you can change the address on your driving license record and obtain a new card with your new address on it.



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External LinksEdit

  • Secretary of State Website - CyberDriveIllinois:
https://www.ilsos.gov/addrchange/
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/drlicid.html#dupcordl



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