DMV Illinois · Facts and practice test
Illinois DMV: age, fees, test facts
Sourced procedural facts for Illinois DMV, plus a free 77-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old, with enrollment in an approved driver education course
Knowledge test fee
No separate test fee found; the instruction permit application fee is $20 (Class D)
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 hours at night, certified by a parent/guardian
Documents to bring
Proof of identity/legal name/DOB/lawful status, proof of Social Security number, and two documents proving Illinois residency
Find an office / appointment
Use the ilsos.gov Facility Finder to locate the nearest Driver Services facility; appointments required at 44+ high-traffic 'Skip-the-Line' locations, walk-in at others.
REAL ID status
REAL ID requires proof of identity/citizenship, SSN document, 2 proofs of IL residency, and signature document. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025.
Commercial license (CDL)
18 for intrastate-only CDL/CLP; 21 required for interstate commerce or passenger transport
Official source: Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS), Driver Services
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Illinois Secretary of State (Driver Services + Vehicle Services) site.
Getting a license in Illinois
Getting your first permit
In Illinois, the minimum permit age is 15 years old, with enrollment in an approved driver education course. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity/legal name/DOB/lawful status, proof of Social Security number, and two documents proving Illinois residency. Use the ilsos.gov Facility Finder to locate the nearest Driver Services facility; appointments required at 44+ high-traffic 'Skip-the-Line' locations, walk-in at others.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
No separate test fee found; the instruction permit application fee is $20 (Class D). Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 hours at night, certified by a parent/guardian.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID requires proof of identity/citizenship, SSN document, 2 proofs of IL residency, and signature document. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. For a commercial license (CDL): 18 for intrastate-only CDL/CLP; 21 required for interstate commerce or passenger transport.
The Illinois bank has 77 questions across 8 topics
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