How to Renew/Replace a Motorcycle License in Illinois
HOW TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
An Illinois Motorcycle License can be renewed in person at any Driver Service Facility in the State. If you qualify for the Safe Driver Program, you can renew online, by telephone or by mail.
The Illinois Secretary of State notifies owners of the expiration date of their motorcycle license by mail, approximately two to three months in advance.
WHEN TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
Your Illinois motorcycle license will generally expire on your birthday. The expiration year of your license depends on your age. For drivers under 21, the license expires three months after the 21st birthday, for drivers aged 21-80, the license is valid for 4 years, for drivers aged 81-86, the license is valid for 2 years; and for drivers 87 and older, the license is valid for 1 year. It is advisable to renew your motorcycle license before the expiration date. You can renew your license any time in the six months leading up to its expiration if your license is valid for a year, or anytime in the one year before your four-year or two-year license expires.
TO RENEW IN PERSON
You must bring:
- Your expiring motorcycle license or Proof of Identity if the expiring license is not available.
- If your name or address has changed, documentation of the name or address change is required.
- The renewal fee, payable by cash or check (credit cards not accepted).
- You need to have your vision tested and your picture taken before renewal.
- Your renewal letter will inform you if other tests are required.
SAFE DRIVER PROGRAM
If your renewal letter states that you are a Safe Driver, you can renew online, by telephone or mail.TO RENEW VIA THE INTERNET
You need:- The renewal authorization number which is printed on your renewal notice.
- Your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express Card, Discover card) to pay the renewal fee. You can also pay by electronic check. If you choose to pay by card, you will be charged $1.75 as processing charges.
- You have to print out the page confirming that the transaction has been accepted.
TO RENEW BY PHONE
To renew by phone, call (866) 545-9607 on a touchtone telephone. This facility is available throughout the day everyday. Payment can be made using credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express). An additional fee of $1.75 apart from the renewal fee will be charged.TO RENEW BY U.S. MAIL
You can renew by mail, if eligible, by following the instructions in the renewal notice. Mail the document to:Secretary of State Attn: Safe Driver Renewal, Central Services Section 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62723
HOW TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
A Illinois Motorcycle License can be replaced in person at any Driver Service Facility in the State.WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
You must replace your motorcycle license if your original license has been lost, stolen or destroyed. If your motorcycle license has been stolen and you have filed a police report, the fee for obtaining a duplicate will be waived if you are over 60 years of age and you produce a copy of the police report.TO REPLACE IN PERSON
You must:- Bring proper identification. The state of Illinois requires that you present one piece of ID for signature proof and at least one piece of ID for birth date proof or social security number proof or address proof when applying for a duplicate motorcycle license.
- Bring the correct fee. Please contact your Driver Service Facility to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.
- If your motorcycle license will expire in the next one year (for a 2-year or 4-year license) or in the next six months (for a 1-year license), you can renew the license instead of applying for a replacement.
