IL Secretary of State · License guide
How to get your Illinois driver's license
If you're 18 to 20 and didn't take driver's ed in high school, Illinois requires a 6-hour adult course first.
Your path
Ages 18 – 20
- 01
Take Adult Driver Education
Complete the 6-hour state-approved online course and get your certificate.
View courseIllinois Adult Driver Education
6 hours · IL Secretary of State Approved · $49.00
- 02
Visit a Secretary of State facility
Bring your ID documents and course certificate.
- 03
Pass the vision & written tests
Take the vision screening and the written rules-of-the-road test.
- 04
Pass the road test
Take the driving test in an insured vehicle.
- 05
Get your license
Pay the fee, take your photo, and you're on the road.
Requirements can change — always confirm the latest details with the IL Secretary of State before your visit.