Illinois DMV Test Day: What to Expect
On test day, you'll show identification, pay your fee, and sit for the knowledge test. Here's exactly what happens, how it's scored, and what to do if you don't pass.
Test format and scoring
- Per-section minimums?
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No per-section minimum
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 2: Written Exam, p. 14
Fees on test day
- 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
- 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
- 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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$30 (ages 21-68)
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 1: Driver's License/State ID Card Fees, p. 11
- 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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$0 within three attempts
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, Chapter 2: Driver's License Exams, p. 13
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