Expiration for Illinois drivers’ licenses extended until July 31

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for drivers’ licenses, identification cards and learners’ permits are being extended until July 31, 2022.

The previous extension was set to end on March 31, 2022. according to a news release. As a result, expired drivers’ licenses, ID cards and learners’ permits will remain valid until July 31, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities, especially during inclement weather.

The extension does not apply to commercial drivers’ licenses (CDL) and CDL learners’ permits, the release says.

White’s office has expanded online renewals for expired licenses and ID cards and continues to mail letters to eligible customers. The letter provides license and ID card holders with a unique PIN needed to renew online instead of visiting a facility and waiting in line. Customers may call 217-785-1424 to confirm their eligibility for online renewal or to obtain their PIN.

Customers who must visit a facility include a first-time driver’s license or ID card applicants, first-time REAL ID applicants and drivers ages 75 and older who are required by state law to visit a facility when renewing their license.

White continues to encourage people to conduct other business online here. In addition to license and ID card renewals for those who qualify, online services include obtaining a duplicate license or ID card, ordering a driver record and purchasing license plate stickers.

White noted his office is also extending the expiration dates of Restricted Driving Permits (RDPs) to July 31, 2022, for those that expired on or after Dec. 1, 2021, through July 30, 2022.

As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.