How much is a replacement Illinois driver's license?

Verified August 30, 2026: $5. Illinois lists duplicate/corrected driver-license fees at $5.

Can I get REAL ID during a replacement in Illinois?

REAL ID uses the regular driver-license fee at renewal; a separate duplicate/correction transaction may apply when changing credentials mid-cycle.

DMV Guide · Illinois · Verified August 2026

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Illinois Driver's License in 2026

Q: What is the Illinois renewal fee?

$30 for ages 21–68; reduced fees for older drivers.

Verified August 30, 2026: the current Illinois replacement/duplicate driver-license fee is $5. Replacement is available under Secretary of State procedures; identification or an office visit may be required. This guide links directly to Illinois Secretary of State and avoids generic delivery or document claims that vary by state.

Replacement fee: $5Renewal fee: $30 for ages 21–68; reduced fees for older driversLast verified: August 30, 2026

Renewal REAL ID Replacement

Official source · verified August 30, 2026

Use the official replacement source: Illinois Secretary of State. Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.

A Illinois driver-license replacement (duplicate license) is used when a credential is lost, stolen or damaged. The current verified replacement fee/rule is $5. Illinois lists duplicate/corrected driver-license fees at $5. If your license is near expiration or you need a credential-type/name change, confirm whether renewal, correction or REAL ID is the correct transaction before paying.

How to Replace Your Illinois Driver's License: Step-by-Step

Replacement is available under Secretary of State procedures; identification or an office visit may be required.

1. Confirm you need a replacement

Use the duplicate/replacement process for a lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise unusable credential. A legal-name, address, class or REAL ID change can require a different transaction.

2. Use the official eligibility check

Go to Illinois Secretary of State. Online replacement is not universal; the state system determines whether your record qualifies.

3. Provide the state-required identity/account information

Follow the official prompts or office instructions. Do not assume the same identity documents are required for every replacement.

4. Pay the current replacement fee

The verified replacement/duplicate fee is $5. Illinois lists duplicate/corrected driver-license fees at $5.

5. Keep the receipt/temporary credential

Illinois credential delivery varies; follow the receipt/official instructions from the Secretary of State.

Illinois Driver's License Replacement Fee 2026

Current verified replacement/duplicate fee: $5. Illinois lists duplicate/corrected driver-license fees at $5.

Transaction	Current fee / rule
Replacement / duplicate	$5
Regular renewal	$30 for ages 21–68; reduced fees for older drivers
REAL ID / compliant credential	Normal driver-license fee at renewal; transaction fee applies for mid-cycle replacement/upgrade

Verified August 30, 2026 against Illinois Secretary of State. Convenience, local, late or special-service fees can be additional where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions: Illinois License Replacement

How much is a replacement Illinois driver's license?: $5. Illinois lists duplicate/corrected driver-license fees at $5.
Can I replace my license online?: Replacement is available under Secretary of State procedures; identification or an office visit may be required.
What documents do I need?: The answer depends on your record and whether you are also changing name, address, lawful status or credential type. Follow Illinois Secretary of State's current replacement instructions.
How long will the new license take?: Illinois credential delivery varies; follow the receipt/official instructions from the Secretary of State.
Can I get or upgrade to REAL ID during replacement?: REAL ID uses the regular driver-license fee at renewal; a separate duplicate/correction transaction may apply when changing credentials mid-cycle. If you are changing credential type, follow the official REAL ID page because the fee and document requirements can differ from a simple duplicate.