How to Request Illinois Driving Record Online

In Illinois, your driving record is officially called a Driving Record Abstract.

This document is the “report card” of your life on the road. It lists every speeding ticket, DUI, and accident you have had in the last 7+ years. Insurance companies use it to raise your rates, and employers use it to decide if you are safe to drive a company car.

You can get it instantly online, but only if you use the correct government portal.

Is an Illinois Driving Record Ever Free?

No. The Illinois Secretary of State charges a fee for every abstract.

• If a website offers to show you your “Free Driving Record,” it is likely a data-harvesting scam or a background check site that will charge you a $29 monthly subscription later.
• Only use the official .gov or ilsos.gov sites.

2. Method 1: Request Your Illinois Driving Record Abstract Online

Best For: Instant PDF Download. Cost: $20.00 (includes payment processor fees). Portal: Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Visit: Go to the Driving Record Abstract section on the ILSOS website.
2. Input: You must enter your:
   • Driver’s License Number (12 digits).
   • Issue Date (Found on the front of your card).
   • Expiration Date.
   • Last 4 Digits of SSN.
3. Pay: Use a credit or debit card.
4. Print: The system will generate a PDF immediately.
   • Warning: You cannot save the file and come back later. Print or save it instantly, or you will have to pay $20 again.

Method 2: Get Your Illinois Driving Record In Person at a Secretary of State Driver Services Facility

Best For: Saving money. Cost: $12.00.

If you are already visiting the facility for a license renewal appointment, you can pick up your record at the counter.

1. Go: Visit any Driver Services Facility.
   • Note: Most facilities are appointment-only, but Seniors (65+) can use the “Skip the Line” program to walk in.
2. Form: Fill out the request form at the counter.
3. Show ID: You must present your valid Driver’s License.
4. Pay: $12.00 check, cash, or card (cards may have a small $1 fee).

Method 3: How to Request an Illinois Driving Record by Mail 

Best For: Out-of-state residents who can’t login online. Cost: $12.00.

1. Download Form DSD DC 164 (Driving Record Abstract Request).
2. Fill it out completely.
3. Include a Check or Money Order for $12 payable to “Secretary of State”.
4. Mail to:
   • Secretary of State, Driver Analysis Section
   • 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy
   • Springfield, IL 62723
5. Wait Time: Allow 10–15 business days.

Moved Recently? If your address is outdated, the mail request will fail. Update your details first using our Illinois Secretary of State address change guide.

The Illinois Point System (How You Get Suspended)

Illinois operates on a “Strike” system rather than just a total point limit. While points determine how long you lose your license, the number of tickets determines if you lose it.

The Suspension Triggers:

• Adults (21+): 3 convictions in 12 months = Suspension.
• Minors (Under 21): 2 convictions in 24 months = Suspension.

Violation & Points Table (2026) The following points are assigned to your record upon conviction:

Violation Type	Points Added	Notes
Reckless Driving	55 Points	Immediate Major Offense
Speeding (26+ mph over)	50 Points	Class B or A Misdemeanor
Speeding (15–25 mph over)	20 Points	Common Highway Violation
Texting While Driving	20 Points	Moving Violation
Disregarding Traffic Light	20 Points	Running a Red Light
Improper Passing/Lane Usage	20 Points	Unsafe Lane Change
Speeding (11–14 mph over)	15 Points	Moderate Speeding
Speeding (1–10 mph over)	5 Points	Minor Speeding
Improper Turn	10 Points	Failure to Signal

How Long Do Points Stay? Violations typically stay on your record for 4 to 5 years.

• Exception: Alcohol and Drug violations stay on your record forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

If you need your record for a job or court, do not trust a third-party site. Go to CyberDriveIllinois, pay the $20, and get the official PDF in seconds. It’s the only way to be sure you are seeing what the judge sees.