Does Illinois send license renewal notices?

Roughly 3 months or 90 days before your license expires, the Secretary of State office will send you a renewal notice to the address listed on your driving record file. This notice will notify you of what tests and documents you will be required to take in order to renew your Illinois drivers license.

Why have I not received my Illinois drivers license renewal letter?

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will mail you a renewal letter 60 to 90 days prior to the expiration date listed on your driver’s license or identification (ID) card. It will be mailed to the address on record, so if you’ve moved and have not updated your address, you may not receive the letter.

How long do you have to renew your license after it expires in Illinois?

one year
You have up to one year to renew an expired license in Illinois. If you fail to renew in the time period, you will be required to take additional tests to renew your card.

How do I renew my Illinois drivers license in Covid?

White’s office has expanded online renewals for expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and continues to mail letters to eligible customers. The letter provides driver’s license and ID card holders with a unique PIN needed to renew online instead of visiting a facility and waiting in line.

Are Illinois drivers license renewals extended?

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Friday announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until July 31, 2022. The previous deadline was set for March 31 following numerous extensions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How long is the grace period for drivers license renewal?

Motorists who apply for renewal of their driving licence cards before the expiry date are permitted to use the expired card for a period of three months, provided that they have in their possession the expired card and the receipt in the vehicle at all times.

What documents can I use for proof of address?

Proof of address can be one of the following documents:

• Water, electricity, gas, telephone or Internet bill.
• Credit card bill or statement.
• Bank statement.
• Bank reference letter.
• Mortgage statement or contract.
• Letter issued by a public authority (e.g. a courthouse)
• Company payslip.
• Car or home insurance policy.

Are you insured to drive if your driving licence has expired?

Not only can you be fined and receive a criminal record, but the offence is usually charged alongside the offence of driving with no insurance, as an expired driving licence invalidates any insurance cover.