On July 1, 2014, a new law went into effect that requires new driver’s license applicants to complete an Adult Driver Education Course prior to applying for an Illinois driver’s license if no qualifying driver education course had been completed prior to age 18.

If an applicant provides proof of successful completion of a high school driver education program to the Secretary of State’s Office, they will be allowed to apply for an Illinois driver’s license without taking the Adult Driver Education Course. Acceptable proof would be a certified transcript from your high school showing a passing grade.

Refunds are issued up to the first day of class. There will be a non-refundable registration fee that will not be returned.

No. Illinois law requires the six-hour course only.  You can purchase behind-the-wheel instruction separately.

You will receive an email from the Secretary of State at the email address you provided. This email will include a link where you can download your Certificate of Completion. Once you have printed the certificate, you can take it to the Secretary of State, along with your required identification documents to take your road test.

For a complete list of FAQs and more information regarding the Adults Driver Education course visit here