Illinois License & Test Fees
What it costs to apply for a learner permit, take the knowledge and skills tests, and get your first license.
- Learner permit fee
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$20
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 1: Driver's License/State ID Card Fees, p. 11 Verified Sep 2026
- Knowledge test fee
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$0 (no separate fee)
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 1: Driver's License/State ID Card Fees, pp. 11-12 Verified Sep 2026
- Skills (road) test fee
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$0 (no separate fee)
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 1: Driver's License/State ID Card Fees, pp. 11-12
- First-time license fee
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The Illinois Secretary of State fee schedule sets the Class D license at $30 for ages 21 to 68 and $5 for ages 18 to 20, so a first license issued before age 21 costs $5.
Source: Illinois Secretary of State, Fees ("Driver's License or Renewal - Persons ages 18 to 20 $5"; "Driver's License - Persons ages 21 to 68 $30") Verified Sep 2026
- Renewal fee
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$30 (ages 21-68)
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 1: Driver's License/State ID Card Fees, p. 11
- Non-driver ID card fee
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$20 (ages 18-64)
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 1: Driver's License/State ID Card Fees, p. 11
- Retake fee
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The handbook does not list a separate retake charge; it says the application fee buys three attempts at each exam within one year of payment. After that the applicant must re-apply and pay again.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 2 'Driver's License Exams', p. 13: "You are allowed three attempts to pass each exam within one year from the date you paid your application fee." Verified Aug 2026
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