Are Illinois DMV records public? This question is about Driving Record Check

Yes, certain Illinois DMV records are public. The Illinois DMV maintains records of registrations, license information, and crashes, and prepares statistical reports that may be accessed by the public, but your driving record is only available to you, authorized groups, and individuals who have your official consent. Authorized groups can include potential employers, law enforcement, or insurance companies. How You Can Request Public Illinois DMV Records By Mail. Mail a Freedom of Information Act Request form to Illinois Secretary of State, Executive Counsel / 17 N. State St., Ste. 1179 / Chicago, IL 60602. By fax. Send the request form to 312-814-0048. By email. Send the request form to executivecounsel@ilsos.gov. To request a copy of your own Illinois driving record, go to the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State website, click "Driver's License/State ID", then "Driving Record Abstract", and pay the $12 service fee. You will then get a PDF copy of your driving record. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.

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Yes, certain Illinois DMV records are public. The Illinois DMV maintains records of registrations, license information, and crashes, and prepares statistical reports that may be accessed by the public, but your driving record is only available to you, authorized groups, and individuals who have your official consent. Authorized groups can include potential employers, law enforcement, or insurance companies.

How You Can Request Public Illinois DMV Records

By Mail. Mail a Freedom of Information Act Request form to Illinois Secretary of State, Executive Counsel / 17 N. State St., Ste. 1179 / Chicago, IL 60602.
By fax. Send the request form to 312-814-0048.
By email. Send the request form to [email protected]

To request a copy of your own Illinois driving record, go to the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State website, click "Driver's License/State ID", then "Driving Record Abstract", and pay the $12 service fee. You will then get a PDF copy of your driving record.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.

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How long do tickets stay on your record in Illinois?

Tickets stay on your record in Illinois for 4-5 years, or at least 7 years if the ticket resulted in a license suspension. Tickets on your Illinois driving record can affect your driver's license points, driving privileges, and car insurance rates. The state will suspend your driver’s license if you are convicted of repeated moving violations or certain serious offenses.... read full answer

Bear in mind that the amount of time a ticket stays on your record in Illinois might be different from how long the ticket will affect your car insurance rates. For instance, most car insurance companies check the past three years of your driving record when calculating premiums. But the length of time varies, and certain offenses may disqualify you from a good driver discount for more than three years.

For more information and to find out how to check your Illinois driving record, see WalletHub’s complete guide to driving records.

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What is a clean driving record in Illinois?

A clean driving record in Illinois is one without any accidents, points or moving violations. Claims aren’t usually included in the definition of a clean driving record, but a record that’s also free of any recent claims does look cleaner. You can check your Illinois driving record by going to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State ... read full answer website and requesting a copy of your driving record.

Characteristics of a Clean Driving Record in Illinois

3-5 years without any points assigned to your license

3-5 years without any accidents

2 years without any traffic tickets or moving violations

10+ years without any major violations such as DUIs or hit-and-runs

7 years without filing any insurance claims (not always included in the definition of a clean record)

In Illinois, you may be able to remove points from your driving record by taking state-approved defensive driving courses. This may not completely clear your driving record, but it’s a good way to begin.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.

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Does a defensive driving course remove points in Illinois?

No, taking a defensive driving course cannot remove points from your driving record in Illinois. However, taking a defensive driving course may earn you a discount from your insurance company and can help you build safer driving habits. Points in Illinois typically expire after 5 years, though more serious violations may take longer.... read full answer

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guides to driver’s license points and defensive driving courses.

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