Teen Summer DMV Flyer - Schedule Your Illinois Driver’s License Appointment

Sep 20, 2026

Promotional guidance for Illinois teens seeking to schedule a driver’s license appointment during the Teen Summer DMV program. Explains eligibility criteria: permit duration, behind-the-wheel practice hours (including night), and completion of a state-approved education course with online status check. Provides teen-only Saturday hours from June 1 through August 31, lists participating DMV facilities, and instructs how to book outside program hours. Details required documents, parent consent, REAL ID encouragement, and a REAL ID deadline for domestic flights after May 7, 2025.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Eligibility Requirements

Required Training and Online Course Check

Teen-Only Appointment Hours

Saturday Hours (June 1 to August 31)

How to Schedule

Teen Summer DMV Helpline

Appointments Outside Program Hours

What to Bring

Identification and Proof of Address

Insurance and Parent/Guardian Consent

REAL ID Notes

Congratulations on taking the next step foryour driver’s license! Call to schedule your appointment today! (800) 252-8980 Are you eligible to receive an Illinois driver’s license? Have you: • Turned 16? • Held your permit for 9 months without driving infractions? • Completed 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, including 10 hours at night? • Completed a state approved driver’s education course and checked the status at Driver's Education Course Completion Check ( [ilsos.gov](ilsos.gov))? If you’ve answered “Yes” to all of the above, you’re ready to schedule your appointment! When can Igo? • Teen-only service hours will be available at select DMV facilities Saturdays from June 1 to August 31- 8:00 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. • Call the Teen Summer DMV helpline at 800-252-8980 to schedule an appointment for any of the facilities listed below: Addison Bethalto Des Plaines Lake Zurich Aurora Bridgeview Elgin Plano Belvidere Chicago West Joliet St. Charles • To make an appointment outside of Teen Summer DMV hours, visit DMV Appointments ([ilsos.gov](ilsos.gov)) and select the Change Instruction Permit (Teen) to a DL option. What do I bring? • Your logbook for your instructional permit. • Your blue and white road test waiver form from their high school if you have one. • Your birth certificate. • Your physical Social Security Card. • Two proofs of address forms, such as school transcripts or your parent’s driver’s license/ID card. • Proof of insurance for the vehicle you plan on driving for your road test. • Your parent or legal guardian will also need to accompany you to the DMV and will be required to provide permission for you to get your driver's license. While you’re not required to hold a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license yet, you’re encouraged to apply for one during these designated teen hours to avoid needing to bring these documents back when you turn 18. [A list of REAL ID requirements is available at](A list of REAL ID requirements is available at REALID.ILSOS.gov)[ ](A list of REAL ID requirements is available at REALID.ILSOS.gov)[REALID.ILSOS.gov](A list of REAL ID requirements is available at REALID.ILSOS.gov). After May 7, 2025, Illinoisans must have a REAL ID or a U.S. passport to fly domestically.

FAQs

Who is eligible to schedule a Teen Summer DMV appointment?

You must have turned 16, held your permit for 9 months without driving infractions, completed 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice including 10 at night, and completed a state-approved driver’s education course with its status checked online.

When are teen-only DMV service hours available?

Teen-only service hours run on Saturdays from June 1 to August 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at select DMV facilities.

What documents must be brought to the DMV?

Bring your instructional permit logbook, your high school road test waiver form (if you have one), your birth certificate, your Social Security card, two proofs of address, proof of vehicle insurance for the road test, and have a parent or legal guardian accompany you with required permission.

What is the REAL ID deadline mentioned in the flyer?

After May 7, 2025, Illinoisans must have a REAL ID or a U.S. passport to fly domestically.

Sep 20, 2026

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