CDL Driver License Requirements in Illinois
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Illinois Secretary of State - Driver Services Department
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: State-administered
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Class A CDLClass B CDLClass C CDL
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Issued by the Illinois Secretary of State. Applicants must pass CDL knowledge tests, obtain a CLP, hold it for 14 days, and pass a skills test. DOT medical certification required. Endorsements per FMCSA guidelines. Hazmat endorsement requires TSA security threat assessment.