How to Get Your MVR in Illinois
Illinois driving records are issued by the Illinois Secretary of State. Order yours directly from the state for $21.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Illinois Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Record Abstract (certified, online) | full-history | Yes | $21.00 | ✓ |
| Driving Record Abstract (mail, form DSD DC-164) | full-history | Yes | $20.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official IL ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate download; reprint window 5 days
- Go to the Illinois SOS Driving Record Abstract service page and click Begin
- Enter your driver's license number and identity details (you may only purchase your own record)
- Pay $21 ($20 + $1 payment processor fee) with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover
- Download and print the certified PDF abstract
- Save the file - the record stays accessible for reprint for only 5 days after purchase
Order by Mail
Form: Abstract Request Form (DSD DC-164) (download)
- Download and complete form DSD DC-164 (all requestors complete Sections I, II, IV and V)
- Enclose a check or money order for $20 payable to Secretary of State
- Mail the form and payment to the Driver Analysis Section address on the form
- Allow about 10 working days for processing
Mail to: Secretary of State, Driver Analysis Section, 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62723
Turnaround: About 10 working days
Good to Know — Illinois Quirks
Online purchase is strictly self-service (own record only) and the certified PDF is only reprintable for 5 days - download it immediately. Online fee is $21 ($20 record + $1 processor fee). Mail fee of $20 and 10-working-day turnaround come from ilsos.gov search listings; the DC-164 form page could not be fetched directly this session (site timeouts), so verify before publishing. Main page content verified from an April 2026 capture of the official ilsos.gov page.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Illinois record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does an Illinois driving record cost?
- $21 online ($20 plus a $1 payment processor fee) for a certified abstract you download immediately, or $20 by mail using form DSD DC-164.
- Is the Illinois online driving record certified?
- Yes. The online service sells a certified copy of your driving record that you download and print as a PDF - it works for DQ files and insurance underwriting.
- How fast do I get my Illinois MVR?
- Online purchase is instant - you download the PDF right away, and it stays available for reprint for 5 days. Mail orders take about 10 working days.
- Can my trucking company or insurance agency pull my Illinois record for me?
- Not through the public online service - you may only purchase your own record there. Businesses with a DPPA-permissible use request records through the Secretary of State using form DC-164 or a commercial account.
- Does the Illinois abstract work for my FMCSA driver qualification file?
- Yes. It is the official state-issued driving record, and the online version is certified, which satisfies 49 CFR 391.23 requirements.