Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) For Undocumented (Non-Visa Status) Individuals Driver Services

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To be eligible for a Non-Visa Status Applicant TVDL, an applicant must:

• Present acceptable documentation to show proof of Illinois residency for the prior 12 months.
• Provide two (2) acceptable documents for proof of current residency.
• Be ineligible for a Social Security number.
• Provide acceptable documentation that proves date of birth and verification of written signature.
• Provide a valid Passport or Consular Identification Card.
• Pay the appropriate fee and successfully complete a vision screening and the appropriate written and road tests.
• A Non-Visa Status Applicant TVDL may be issued only in a Class D, L, M, DL or DM, authorizing operation of a personal car, motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. A Non-Visa Status Applicant TVDL is valid for three years.
• Effective July 1, 2014 or after, a person age 18-20 must present proof of successful completion of a 6-hour adult driver education and training course.

When applying for a TVDL, you must:

• Bring proof of insurance for the vehicle you will be using for the road test.
• Be prepared to be administered a vision screening, written and road tests.
• You must bring a completed Verification of Residency form.
• Pay the appropriate fee
• Have your picture taken