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Documents Needed for The Road Test                                            

You must always check for these documents when going to DMV. All originals!

 

How to Schedule a Road Test Appointment: All Road Exams must be scheduled online with the Illinois Secretary of State. All Road Test appointments open up at 7:00 AM each Day. Everyone must schedule under “In Car Test” for the Chicago North Facility or Chicago North Annex only.  (Even if you have a pink waiver due to the random spot check). If anyone schedules under “License and ID Card Services”, your appointment will be cancelled if taking a test. Keep in mind appointments go really fast.  

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/appointments/home.html

 

Teenagers: Ages 16-17

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  1. Valid Illinois State ID or Unexpired Passport or US Birth Certificate

  2. Social Security Card (Original and Signed)

  3. Proof Address (Parent can sign for this)

  4. Instruction Permit (Original and held for 9 Months Minimum, obtain at 15 with permit application)

  5. 50 Hour Log Sheet (10 Hours have to be logged at night)

  6. Certificate of Completion or Blue Slip: You can check status at: ilsos.gov/deccheck

  7. Vehicle Car Insurance

  8. Optional: Notarized Affidavit if parent is not present when taking the road exam.

  9. Optional: Cooperative Driving Test Waiver (Pink Form). Please note there may be a random spot check. THIS PROGRAM ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2022 FOR ALL DRIVING SCHOOLS!

  10. Optional: Cooperative Driving Test Program is effective again but it is updated to the driving record. There is a random spot check. Dates are picked 3 days out of the month with a 3/31 or 9.6% chance. Appointments can be made under “License and ID Card Serves.” Express and walk-ins in downtown is acceptable.

 

Adults 18 Years Old+

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1.) Student who is an American Citizen and has a State ID (Non-TVDL):

  1. Unexpired Illinois State ID

  2. Signed Social Security Card

  3. Instruction Permit

  4. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  5. Optional: Proof of Address if changing address.

  6. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  7. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

2.) Student who is an American Citizen and has no state ID (Non-TVDL):

  1. A Form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport)

  2. A Piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  3. Proof of Birth such as a Birth Certificate or Passport.

  4. Signed Social Security Card

  5. Instruction Permit

  6. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  7. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  8. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

 

3.) Student who is a Permanent Resident (Green Card Form I-551) with a State ID (Non-TVDL):

  1. Unexpired Illinois State ID

  2. Signed Social Security Card

  3. Instruction Permit

  4. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  5. Unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). If expired, they can bring their extension letter. Usually it’s for 12 months to 18 months.  

  6. Optional: Proof of Address if changing address.

  7. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  8. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

4.) Student who is a Permanent Resident and has no State ID (Non-TVDL, Non-Dependent):

  1. A Form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport)

  2. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  3. Proof of Birth such as a Passport (Just in case).

  4. Signed Social Security Card

  5. Unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). If expired, they can bring their extension letter. Usually it’s for 12 months to 18 months.  

  6. Instruction Permit

  7. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  8. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  9. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

5.) Student who is on a Student Visa (F-1, J-1, M-1, I-20 Visa) with Social (Non-TVDL, Non-Dependent)

  1. A form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport)

  2. Proof of Birth such as a Passport.

  3. I-94 printed out with their recent date of entry into the country. NOTE: The date of last entry needs to match what is on the passport (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  4. I-20 or Other Visa like a 797A form (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  5. Signed Social Security

  6. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  7. Instruction Permit

  8. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  9. Optional: unexpired Illinois State ID if you got it for proof of address.

  10. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  11. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

6.) Student who is on a Student Visa (F-1, J-1, M-1, I-20 Visa) with no Social (TVDL, Non-Dependent)

  1. A form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport)

  2. Proof of Birth such as a Passport.

  3. I-94 printed out with their recent date of entry into the country. NOTE: The date of last entry needs to match what is on the passport (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  4. I-20 or Other Visa like a 797A form (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  5. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  6. Instruction Permit

  7. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  8. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  9. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

7.) Student who is on a Work Visa (H-1B), L1, L1A or O-Visa with Social (Non-TVDL, Non-Dependent)

  1. A form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport, Unexpired Illinois State ID)

  2. Proof of Birth such as a Passport.

  3. I-94 Printed out with their recent date of entry into the country. NOTE: The date of last entry needs to match what is on the passport (Note: I-94 Might be on the 797A)

  4. H-1B is usually on the 797A form. (This is known as a petition) (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  5. Work Authorization card (EAD) if present. This is Form I-766 or I-688B

  6. Signed Social Security Card

  7. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  8. Instruction Permit

  9. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  10. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  11. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

8.) Student who is on a Work Visa (H-1B), L1, L1A or O-Visa with No Social (TVDL, Non-Dependent)

  1. A form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport)

  2. Proof of Birth such as a Passport.

  3. I-94 Printed out with their recent date of entry into the country. NOTE: The date of last entry needs to match what is on the passport (Note: I-94 Might be on the 797A)

  4. H-1B is usually on the 797A form. (This is known as a petition) (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  5. Work Authorization card if present. This is Form I-766 or I-688B

  6. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  7. Instruction Permit

  8. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  9. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  10. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

9.) Student who is on a Dependent Visa like H-2B, H4, J-2, F-2, etc Visa (TVDL, Dependent)

  1. A form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport)

  2. Proof of Birth such a Passport.

  3. Letter from Department of Homeland Security verifying they are now able to get their driver’s license. It would be a letter sent from the Illinois Secretary State. Please note that if the letter is over 30 days old, they require re-verification. This takes anywhere from 5-10 Business Days.

  4. I-94 Printed out with their recent date of entry into the country. NOTE: The date of last entry needs to match what is on the passport (Note: I-94 Might be on the 797A)

  5. These dependent visas are most likely on their 797A form. (This is known as a petition) (Note: I-94 might be on the 797A)

  6. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  7. Instruction Permit

  8. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  9. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  10. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

10.) Student is on a Tourist Visa like B1-B2 Visa. Note: Social Security would make them Non-TVDL, No Social Security would make them TVDL.

  1. A form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport, Unexpired Illinois State ID)

  2. Proof of Birth such as a Passport.

  3. I-94 Printed out with their recent date of entry into the country. NOTE: The date of last entry needs to match what is on the passport.

  4. Immigration Documents. Passport with visa might suffice.

  5. Signed Social Security Card if present

  6. Work Authorization card (EAD) if present. This is Form I-766 or I-688B

  7. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  8. Instruction Permit

  9. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  10. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  11. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

11.) Student who is on DACA also known as a Dreamer (Non-TVDL)

  1. A Form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport, Unexpired Illinois State ID)

  2. Proof of Birth such as a Passport

  3. Work Authorization Card. This is Form I-766 or I-688B

  4. Signed Social Security Card

  5. A piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement.

  6. Instruction Permit

  7. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  8. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  9. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

 

12.) Student who is undocumented (TVDL)

NOTE: Tests can only be done Monday through Friday. No Saturdays!

  1. A Form with their signature (Credit Card, Passport, unexpired matricula (Consulate Card))

  2. A Piece of current official mail dated no less than 90 days or lease or bank statement (Matricula can be used if current).

  3. A piece of Official Mail dated over 12 months like a lease or Bank Statement. This is for proof they have lived in Illinois for 12 months. Note: Matricula may only be used once.

  4. Proof of Birth such as a Passport or Matricula.

  5. Instruction Permit

  6. Car Insurance is provided by the instructor

  7. TVDL Residency Form Filled Out (May be filled out at DMV)

  8. Optional: Anyone between the ages of 18-20, a 6 Hour Adult Certificate is required or a High School Transcript with proof they took Drivers Education with a passing grade.

  9. Optional: If no permit, they must bring an out of state license. If using a foreign driver’s license, they will need their passport stamped no longer than 90 days from the latest entry to the United States. This is required as proof they drove before.

   

      REAL ID Documents

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Starting May 7, 2025, Illinois will be fully REAL ID-Compliant. They will need to obtain a REAL ID Driver’s License or REAL ID identification card to board domestic flights, enter military bases, or secure federal facilities.

Who gets this? American Citizens (Naturalized Forms N-560, N-561, N-550 or N-570); Permanent Residents (Forms I-551); Work Authorization Document (EAD Form I-766 or Form I-688B); and Foreigners that have a foreign passport with Valid Visa affixed with the I-94 Form.

 

Group 1: Proof of Identify, Date of Birth, and U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status.

Documents can be: Birth Certificate, Passport, Work Authorization Card, Permanent Resident Card, Foreigners with valid Visa, I-94 and Social Security.

 

Group 2: Full Social Security Number (SSN)

Documents can be: Social Security Card, W-2, or Pay Stub with Social Security Number and Applicants Name.

 

Group 3: Residency (Need two proof of addresses. Must be printed out. Nothing Digital)

Documents can be: Utility Bill, Lease/Mortgage, Voters Registration Card, etc.

 

Note: Teens who are 15, 16, or 17 can obtain a Real ID by having Group 1 and Group 2 under Teen’s name, but Group 3 can be the parent’s two proof of address.

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