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There are six classifications of driver's licenses in Illinois: A, B, C, D, L and M. These are typed by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle and any towed vehicles. Class D is the most common driver's license.

Class D — Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less. Does not include A. B, C, L or M vehicles. Class L — Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement.

Class B — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Class C — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of at least 16,001 pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.

Fees For Getting Your CDL Illinois: Original, renewal, or transferred commercial driver license: $60. Adding/removing an endorsement/restriction: $5. School bus permits: $4.

Driver's License Commercial Driver's License (CDL)– Renewal or Transfer in from another state$60Instruction Permit (Class D) – Original *If you receive your license prior to the expiration of your instruction permit, you may not need to pay an additional fee.$20Renewal Permit (Class D)$1025 more rows

A person applying for a CDL is disqualified if they have been convicted of a felony, which involves the use of a vehicle for one (1) year for a first offense and for life (with the possibility of reinstatement after 10 years) for a second offense.

The new CDL law was implemented February 7, 2022 and requires drivers to complete Entry-Level Drive Training (ELDT) from a training provider listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR) before being scheduled for a skills test.

These updates can be accomplished by providing the updated medical certificate in-person at a CDL facility, by mailing the certificate to: Illinois Secretary of State c/o CDL Medical Unit 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62723 or by emailing a copy of the certificate to: cdlmedicalcard@ilsos.gov.