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    • Title transferVaries

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    Driver license & ID

    First-time licenseGuideLearner's permit and first license: steps, tests and documentsDriver’s licenseGuideRenew, replace or update your driver's licenseREAL IDGuideGet a REAL ID for domestic flightsPractice permit testToolFree Illinois practice questions with Ava

    Vehicles

    Vehicle registrationGuideRegister or renew a vehicle, including new residentsTitle transferGuideTransfer ownership, or replace a lost titleRecall checkToolFree VIN lookup and steps to fix a recall in Illinois

    Insurance & tickets

    Auto insuranceOfficial linksIllinois minimum: 25/50/20 liabilityTraffic ticketsGuideA DIY plan and editable court letters for a Illinois ticket

    Moving & updates

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    Popular Illinois questions

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    How do I change my address in Illinois?

    Illinois requires notifying the Secretary of State within 10 days. Online changes are free, but license and vehicle records are separate systems, and a corrected license card requires an office visit and fee.

    How do I renew my driver's license in Illinois?

    The Illinois Secretary of State lets eligible drivers renew a standard license online using a renewal letter PIN; others visit a Driver Services facility.

    How do I transfer my license and car after moving in Illinois?

    Just moved to Illinois? Driver license deadline: not stated. Vehicle title and registration deadline: 30 days.

    How do I get my first driver's license in Illinois?

    Illinois teens get an instruction permit through driver's ed; adults 18-21 take a 6-hour adult course. All pass vision, written, and driving exams.

    How do I get a REAL ID in Illinois?

    Prepare for an Illinois REAL ID credential through the Secretary of State.

    How do I register my vehicle in Illinois?

    Prepare title and vehicle registration as a new Illinois resident.

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