Immigrants who wish to apply for Illinois driver’s license They must meet a series of eligibility criteria and follow processes detailed by their state Secretary of State. Beginning in mid-2024, undocumented aliens in the United States can apply for a standard driver’s permit, through… The law was approved by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
To request a Illinois driver’s license As an immigrantPetitioners must provide proof of identity, proof of residence, and Social security number And car insurance.
Illinois Secretary of State, Alexei Giannouliasdetailing the main factors for implementing the process Driving license. The first step that applicants must take is to go to the agency center and show the required documents, which may be:
Moreover, Petitioners must pay the fees corresponding to the procedurewhich in November 2025 is $30. They also must provide valid licenses from other states and pass vision, traffic knowledge and driving rules tests.
In the first place, The Minister of State for the Territory issues a temporary driving licenceIt is valid for 90 days and serves as a government identification document for driving until the permanent card arrives. Estimated duration is 15 working days.
At the same time, Illinois drivers have a valid license Which varies according to age:
J.B. Pritzker signed a law authorizing the issuance Driving licenses For illegal immigrants in the Prairie State. It was HB 2882, which took effect on July 1, 2024 and grants permits good for four years.
Immigrants applying for a driver’s license for the first time They must go to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office and submit supporting documents, and then they must pass a driving test. The main requirements are:
Finally, qualified petitioners must pay the corresponding fee for this procedure and pass a vision test, a driving test and another test of knowledge of traffic rules.
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