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LICENSE2WORK. ORG  \nHOW TO USE THIS BOOK  \nGetting a driver’s license can feel overwhelming, especially if you have previously lost one due to unresolved tickets or ticket debt. Figuring out where to go and what you need to do can be very confusing. Whether you are looking to get your driver’s license for the first time or attempting to reinstate a suspended one, this booklet will show you how to create a plan to geta valid driver’s license.  \nEach of the three main chapters start with an action plan worksheet you can use to help you in your process. The following sections of each of the chapters will explain what to do for each step of your action plan.  \nTo use this book, click on one of the following statements which best matches your situation:  \n1. I have never had a driver’s license and I need help getting one. Go to Chapter 1.  \n2. I have a driver’s license but I need help checking the status of it. Go to Chapter 2.  \n3. I had a driver’s license but it has been suspended or revoked and I need help getting it  \nreinstated. Go to Chapter 3.  \nAnything in blue is a link. You can click on the links in the Table of Contents on the following  \npage to go directly to any section you want. While reading, you can click on the link on the bottom of each page to be brought back to the Table of Contents at any point in this book.  \nBooklet written and compiled by Andrea Newberry, MSW intern for Revolution Workshop and Transit Table  \n1  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nGuide To How To Use This Book 1  \nCHAPTER 1: Getting an Illinois Driver’s License for the first time 4  \nApplying for a Driver’s License Action Plan Worksheet  5  \nApplying for a Driver’s License: Chapter overview 6  \nDriver’s Training for 18-20  7  \nLearn to Drive  8  \nPrepare for DMV Test 9  \nGo to DMV to take Test 11  \nADDITIONAL CHAPTER INFO  \nTransfer an out of state license to an Illinois Driver's License 13  \nRenewing an expired Illinois Driver’s License  14  \nCHAPTER 2: How to Check the Status of Your Illinois Driver’s License 15  \nChecking the status of your Illinois Driver’s License Action Plan Worksheet 16  \nWhat if your License cannot be verified 17  \nPending suspension  18  \nFailure to pay stop  18  \nLicense To Work Act (L2W) 19  \nCHAPTER 3: Reinstating A Suspended Illinois Driver’s License 21  \nReinstating a Suspended License Action Plan Worksheet  22  \n How To Reinstate A Suspended License Chapter Overview 25  \nFigure out why your license has been suspended  26  \nIdentify how much money you owe to get compliant  29  \nDeal with unresolved old tickets  31  \nMissed Court Dates 32  \nTraffic Court 33  \nCovid-19 Traffic Court 34  \nGO BACK TO THE TABLE OF CONTENTS  \n2  \nCHAPTER 3: Reinstating A Suspended Illinois Driver’s License (continued)  \nFind out if you are eligible for a payment plan  36  \nStandard In person Payment plans  37  \nHardship Payment Plans  37  \nFresh Start Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 38  \nCity Of Chicago Fresh Start Payment Plans  39  \nApply For a Payment Plan 40  \nCreate a financial plan  \n43  \nPay tickets 44  \nPay reinstatement fees 45  \nList of Reinstatement fee amounts  46  \nReapply for a driver’s license. 47  \nSUSPENSION ISSUES WHICH REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING  \nDriving Under The Influence (DUI)  48  \nChild Support And Driver’s License Suspension Issues  50  \nFor Unique Issues: Informal Hearings At The Secretary Of State 51  \nADDITIONAL CHAPTER INFO  \nBoot Fees/Illegal Boot Removal Fee  53  \nList of Cook County Circuit Court Locations 55  \nFormal Hearings At The Secretary Of State  56  \nRestricted Driving Permit  57  \nSR-22 Insurance 58  \nGO BACK TO THE TABLE OF CONTENTS  \n3  \nCHAPTER 1  \nHOW TO APPLY FOR AN ILLINOIS DRIVER’S LICENSE  \nGO BACK TO THE TABLE OF CONTENTS  \n4  \nACTION PLAN WORKSHEET: APPLY FOR A DRIVER’S LICEN","cbCaivskAJ5WQahc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivskAJ5WQahc","pdf",371055,"English","# Guide To How To Use This Book\n# Chapter 1: Getting an Illinois Driver’s License for the first time\n## Applying for a Driver’s License Action Plan Worksheet\n## Applying for a Driver’s License: Chapter overview\n# Chapter 2: How to Check the Status of Your Illinois Driver’s License\n## Checking the status of your Illinois Driver’s License Action Plan Worksheet\n## What if your License cannot be verified\n# Chapter 3: Reinstating A Suspended Illinois Driver’s License\n## Reinstating a Suspended License Action Plan Worksheet\n## Suspension issues which require special handling","[{\"question\":\"How do I choose the right chapter for my situation?\",\"answer\":\"Use the booklet’s entry guidance: go to Chapter 1 if you never had a license, Chapter 2 if you need to check the status of an existing license, and Chapter 3 if your license was suspended or revoked and you need reinstatement.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main steps to apply for an Illinois driver’s license if I’m 18–20 years old?\",\"answer\":\"You need to learn to drive, obtain proof of driver’s training (from an attended course or a 6-hour online course certificate), prepare your DMV visit with documents and a test plan, take the driver’s test at DMV (photo, written test, eye exam, driving test), and then get your license.\"},{\"question\":\"What does reinstatement after suspension typically require in the booklet?\",\"answer\":\"It guides you to identify why your license was suspended, calculate and address the money you owe, handle unresolved old tickets and missed court dates, explore payment-plan eligibility and types, create a financial plan, pay tickets and reinstatement fees, and then reapply for a driver’s license. 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