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Can I renew my driver’s license online in Illinois?
I noticed that my driver’s license is going to expire this year and I’d rather not go all the way to the DMV. Can I just renew my license online?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re already looking to renew your driver’s license online. A lot of people let their license expire and end up
facing penalties
for driving with it.The state of Illinois does allow you to renew your driver’s license online, assuming you are eligible. Some reasons you wouldn’t be eligible include:
- You want to upgrade to REAL ID
- Your license is currently suspended
- You aren’t between the ages of 22 and 74
- Your license expired over a year ago
Assuming you are eligible to renew your license online, the process is pretty simple. The state will mail you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expires, and that renewal letter will have a PIN code.
If you have the PIN code, you can start the renewal process
here
. Keep in mind that you’ll need to have a valid credit card or access to electronic checks in order to pay the renewal fee. Although the fee varies by age, most people have to pay $30. If you renew online, you should make sure you have access to a printer. It will take a while for your permanent license to arrive, but you’ll be able to print out a temporary license once your renewal has been processed.
While you’re taking care of renewing your license, you should consider revisiting your car insurance plan. The car insurance comparison app
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makes it easy to browse car insurance quotes online. It takes just seconds to sign up with Jerry, and you might realize that you’re overspending on insurance.On average, Jerry users save $887 a year on their car insurance payments.
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