How to Change Your Address on Your Illinois Driver's License

You can change your address online, by mail, or in person at a Secretary of State office

Illinois lets you update your driver's license address without getting a new license or paying a fee. The fastest way is online through the Secretary of State website if you have a valid email address on file. If you prefer not to go online, you can mail in a form or visit a Driver Services facility in person. All three routes take your current license as-is and straightforward update the address in the state system.

You do not need to wait for a new card to arrive — your address change takes effect when ready in the state database, even though your physical license still shows the old address. Police and courts can see the updated information when they run your license. If you want a new card printed with the correct address, you can request one, but it is not required.

Key Takeaways

The online method through the Secretary of State website is the fastest option and requires only your driver's license number, last four digits of your Social Security number, and a valid email address.
You can mail Form DL 507 to the Secretary of State with a copy of your current license and proof of your new address, and the change takes effect when they process it.
In-person visits at any Driver Services facility let you update your address on the spot, and you can request a new card with the updated address if you want one.
Your address change is free and does not require you to renew your license early or pass any tests.
The state system updates when ready or within days depending on your method, even though your physical card may still show the old address.

Changing your address online through the Secretary of State

Go to cyberdriveillinois.com and look for the "Change Address Online" option under driver's license services. You will need your current Illinois driver's license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and a valid email address that the Secretary of State has on file. If you do not have an email address registered with your license, you will need to use one of the other methods.

The online form takes a few minutes to complete. Enter your new address exactly as you want it to appear, then submit. You will receive a confirmation email, and your address updates in the state system right away. You do not need to print anything or visit an office. This is the method most people use because it works from home and takes the least time.

Mailing in your address change with Form DL 507

read or request Form DL 507 (Address Change) from the Secretary of State website or by calling the driver's license hotline. Fill out the form with your name, driver's license number, and new address. You will also need to include a photocopy of your current driver's license (front and back) and one document that proves your new address — a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days all work.

Mail the completed form, copy of your license, and proof of address to the address listed on the form. Processing takes one to two weeks from the date they receive it. You will not receive a confirmation letter, but you can call the driver's license hotline to confirm the change went through. Your address updates in the state system even though your physical card still shows the old address until you renew.

Updating your address in person at a Driver Services facility

Visit any Driver Services facility operated by the Secretary of State. Bring your current driver's license and one document proving your new address (utility bill, lease, mortgage, or bank statement from the last 60 days). Tell the clerk you want to change your address. The process takes about 10 minutes, and your address updates when ready in the state system.

While you are there, you can also request a new driver's license card with your updated address printed on it. There is no fee for this. The new card arrives by mail in about one to two weeks. If you do not request a new card, your current license remains valid and the state system shows your new address even though the card itself still says the old one.

What counts as proof of your new address

Illinois accepts several documents to prove you live at your new address. The document must be dated within the last 60 days and show your name and the address you are claiming. Accepted documents include a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, a bank or credit card statement, a property tax bill, an insurance policy, or a government check or notice addressed to you.

A piece of mail from a friend or family member does not work, even if it has your name and address. The document must come from an official source — a company, bank, government agency, or landlord. If you just moved and do not have a document dated within 60 days yet, you can use a lease or rental agreement even if it is older, as long as it shows your current address.

When your address change takes effect and what happens to your physical card

Your address updates in the Illinois Secretary of State database right away if you change it online, or within one to two weeks if you mail it in or visit in person. Police, courts, and other agencies can see your new address when they look up your license. Your physical driver's license card, however, still shows your old address until you renew your license or request a replacement card.

You do not have to request a new card. Your old card remains valid for identification and driving. The mismatch between your card and the state system does not cause problems — law enforcement and government offices check the state database, not the card itself. If the mismatch bothers you or you want your card to match your address, you can request a replacement card at any Driver Services facility or by mail for no fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to get a new driver's license card when I change my address?

No. Your address change in the state system is all that is required. Your old card stays valid. If you want a new card printed with your updated address, you can request one for free, but it is not necessary.

How long does it take for my address change to show up?

Online changes take effect when ready. Mail-in and in-person changes take one to two weeks. Your address updates in the state database right away even if your physical card still shows the old address.

What if I do not have proof of my new address yet?

A lease or rental agreement works even if it is older than 60 days, as long as it shows your current address. If you have nothing yet, wait until you receive a utility bill, bank statement, or other official document dated within 60 days before you submit your change.

Can I change my address if my license is expired?

Yes. An expired license can still be updated for address. However, you should renew your license as well since an expired license cannot be used for identification or driving. You can do both at the same time at a Driver Services facility.

What if I moved out of state — do I still need to update my Illinois address?

If you no longer live in Illinois, you should get a driver's license in your new state instead of updating your Illinois address. Once you have a valid license from your new state, you can let your Illinois license expire or formally surrender it to avoid confusion.

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