Office Of The Secretary Of State Driver Services Department - Online Driver's License Renewal Letter

If you qualify for the Illinois Online Driver License renewal, you will receive a letter in the mail similar to the one below. It outlines the steps to renew your Illinois Driver's License online. You can only qualify for online renewal if you meet the state's Safe Driver Remote Renewal qualifications. See this article for more information.

Re: Safe Driver Remote Renewal

Dear Driver's License Holder:

Congratulations! You qualify to renew your driver's license online and avoid a trip to the Driver and Motor Vehicle Facility (DMV). The process is simple:

Visit ILSOS.GOV

Click on Renew your Driver's License/ID on the main page.

Enter your unique 14-digit Renewal Authorization Number listed above.

Follow the instructions.

You will receive your new driver's license in the mail within 15 business days. As a reminder, you are required to renew your driver's license within 90 days of receiving this letter. Other renewal options include:

*Call (866) 545-9607. You will need the 14-digit Renewal Authorization Number listed above

*Mail the completed application in the enclosed self-addressed return envelope, along with your personal check, money order, or cashier's check, made payable to the Secretary Of State. Do NOT send cash.

*For online and phone renewals, you must pay with a credit card or electronic check. A payment processor fe is assessed. Please have your driver's license number and method of payment readily available.

Thank you for taking advantage of this simplified remote renewal process. It's a pleasure serving you!