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Driver's licenses, state ID, or permits
Learn more here about Illinois driver's licenses, ID's, and permits.
Getting a FOID card for work
Find out how to get a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card in Illinois, what to do if your application is denied or your card is revoked, and important updates about new gun laws and concealed carry licenses.
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Getting a license or state identification (ID)
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Documents needed to get a state ID or driver's license
Find out which documents you need to get an Illinois state ID or driver’s license.
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Getting a state ID or driver’s license
Learn about the steps you need to take to apply for an Illinois ID or driver’s license, including gathering documents and booking your appointment.
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Driver’s license for immigrants
Explains the Temporary Visitors Driver's License (TVDL) and who may qualify, including undocumented immigrants
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Getting a state ID or driver's license basics
Find out which Illinois ID is right for you and what documents you need to apply for a state ID or driver’s license.
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A revoked or suspended license
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Driver’s license suspension and revocation
Answers to common questions about suspended or revoked licenses, including hearings, reinstatement steps, costs, and requirements.
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Driver's license suspension for accident or unpaid judgment
Describes reasons your driver's license may be suspended and when and how it can be reinstated.
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Handling a license suspension for failure to appear in court
Learn how to reinstate your Illinois driver’s license if it was suspended for not handling a traffic ticket.
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Getting your driver’s license back
Learn how to get your driver’s license back, including understanding suspensions and revocations and how to prepare for a hearing.
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Other state ID or license issue
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Vehicle emissions testing
Learn who needs an emissions test, where to go, available exemptions, and what happens if you don’t test your car.
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What Illinois laws take effect on January 1, 2026?
Learn more about new Illinois laws passed in 2025, including those going into effect on January 1, 2026.
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Chicago CityKey ID card
Learn about the Chicago CityKey, an optional ID for Chicago residents that provides access to city services.
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Getting a health care worker license with a forcible felony conviction
Information about the special rules that apply if you apply for a health care worker license with a forcible felony conviction.
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