Visit or call (844) 817- 4649 to schedule an appointment. This includes all Chicago and suburban sites and some central and downstate locations. Appointments: Starting September 1, 2023, those seeking REAL ID, driver’s license and ID card services, and in-car driving tests, are required to make an appointment if they want to visit one of the 44 busiest DMVs in person.This way, you can get your Illinois license before the 90 days are over. You should gather documents and visit the Secretary of State's office soon after moving to Illinois. If your foreign license expires before the 90-day period, you have to get an Illinois license as soon as possible. It must be valid and must not be expired.Īfter 90 days, if you plan on becoming a permanent Illinois resident, you have to get an Illinois driver’s license. However, you can use a driver’s license from a foreign country for up to 90 days.
Illinois does not recognize the International Driver’s License.