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While there is a one-year grace period to renew an expired Illinois driver's license, failing to do so within that period will result in severe consequences.

A driver's license suspension is for a definite amount of time, usually ranging from three months to one year. At the end of the suspension period, you pay a fee and your driving privileges are restored. A revocation, on the other hand, is indefinite.

Call the state Driver Services Department at 217-782-3720 and provide your Social Security and driver's license numbers to check the status of your SR-22 certificate.

Can I renew my license before my renewal letter arrives in the mail? Yes. The renewal letter is not required to renew a driver's license. The license may be renewed up to one year before the expiration date.

Safety Responsibility Hearings Administrative Hearings Hearings are conducted to determine probable fault for motorists involved in crashes. An individual found at fault and not insured faces a driver's license suspension of up to two years. Safety Responsibility hearings must be requested in writing.

The Family Financial Responsibility Act allows Illinois courts and the Secretary of State's office to revoke the driving privileges of parents who are more than three months behind on court-ordered child support payments.

Consequences of Having Unpaid Claims If a driver does not pay out on an insurance claim, the other driver may petition for a suspension of their license until payment is made in full.

As of January 1, 2023, an individual can no longer face license suspension for: Failure to pay traffic tickets – Before the SAFE-T Act, even a single unpaid traffic fine or penalty could prevent a person from renewing their driver's license.