{"state":"Illinois","code":"IL","slug":"illinois","questionCount":500,"manual":"Illinois Rules of the Road","manualUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a112.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":35,"passing":28,"totalQuestions":35,"passingPercent":80},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"The official fee schedule lists a $20 original Class D instruction permit and does not itemize a separate knowledge-test charge","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/basicfees.html","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First-time standard noncommercial instruction permits for U.S. citizens ages 15 and older with an assigned SSN. Excludes REAL ID, Visa/Non-Visa and no-SSN routes, transfers and road tests.","items":[{"label":"Secretary of State application through the appropriate school or DMV route","detail":"Use the Secretary of State application. If applying through driver education, the school/instructor or applicant submits it, and the certified instructor must sign it. Applicants using the age-17-years-3-months education exception follow the DMV application route.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/instructpermit.html"},{"label":"Accepted original identification documents for your permit category","detail":"Bring accepted originals for Group A (written signature) and Group B (full name and date of birth). For example, a U.S. passport can serve both groups; a government-issued original/certified birth certificate can serve Group B. One document may cover multiple groups. Photocopies are not accepted; documents must be current unless the chart explicitly allows an expired document.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/instructpermit.html"},{"label":"Documents linking any changes in your identifying information","detail":"If your name, birth date or SSN changed, bring the applicable legal documents linking old and current information.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/Acceptable%20Identification/dsd_x173.pdf"},{"label":"An accepted Group C document showing your full name and SSN","detail":"Examples include an SSA-issued Social Security card, W-2, SSA-1099/non-SSA-1099 or a pay stub/printed electronic deposit receipt with the full number. The separate Visa/Non-Visa ineligibility declaration route is outside this checklist.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/Acceptable%20Identification/dsd_x173.pdf"},{"label":"One accepted Group D Illinois residency document","detail":"Standard applicants need one proof. Examples include a bank/utility statement or official school letter within 90 days, lease/deed, or certified school transcript. One qualifying document may also satisfy another group.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/Acceptable%20Identification/dsd_x173.pdf"},{"label":"Parent or legal guardian consent for a minor applicant","detail":"Have your parent or legal guardian provide consent with the permit application. The later driver-license affidavit includes driving-hour certification and is not a substitute for completing the permit application correctly.","who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/teen-driver-safety/gdl.html"},{"label":"Check the driver education enrollment requirement for your age","detail":"Before age 17 years 3 months, bring approved driver-education-provider proof that you are enrolled or will begin active participation within 30 days. From age 17 years 3 months, a permit may be obtained without driver education. Adult driver education for ages 18-20 is a later license requirement.","who":"under18","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/instructpermit.html"},{"label":"Payment for the applicable permit fee","detail":null,"who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/instructpermit.html"},{"label":"Be ready for vision screening and the applicable written exam","detail":null,"who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/instructpermit.html"}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/instructpermit.html","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/illinois","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/illinois/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/illinois/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/illinois/facts.json"}}