How to Change an Address on Your Illinois Driver's License
Illinois requires drivers to notify the state within 10 days of a move. This will update your address within the state's records. The state does not require that you obtain a replacement driver's license with the updated address, although this is recommended. If you only want to satisfy the bare minimum and update your address within the state's records, see the Tips section.
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Instructions
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Locate the Illinois Driver Services facility nearest you. See the Resource section to use the Illinois Secretary of State's online locater, or call the main office at 1-800-252-8980.
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Contact the facility ahead of time, to determine a convenient time to visit. Inquire about payment options. Most facilities accept major debit and credit cards, but it's best to check ahead of time. Illinois Driver Services facilities are open Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Visit the facility. Bring your driver's license and wait for a representative. If you don't have your current driver's license, you'll need to furnish other proof of identity. Acceptable documents include U.S. passports, military IDs and mortgage loan documents.
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Change your address and pay the $5 fee (valid as of March 2010) to receive your new driver's license.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also change your address on line; however, you will not receive a new license. To change your address on line, visit the Illinois Driver Services portal (see Resources).
Driver's with commercial driver's licenses must notify the department of an address change within 10 days. However, they are also required to obtain an updated license within 30 days.
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