How do I obtain a letter of clearance?
If your license is currently suspended or revoked for moving violations or driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, the Secretary of State's office will not issue a letter of clearance until a hearing is held with a decision to reinstate. Because it is difficult to require out-of-state residents to return to Illinois for a hearing, you may request documentation to complete the hearing requirements through the mail.
To request an Out-of-State Hearing Application
- e-mail:OOSHearings@ilsos.net
- mail: Office of the Secretary of State
Department of Administrative Hearings
Howlett Building, Room 293
Springfield, IL 62756
Please provide the following information:
- Full Name (Include Your Middle Initial)
- Current Address (Include P. O. Box #, Apt. #, or Lot #)
- Telephone Number (Day & Evening)
- Date of Birth
- Illinois Driver's License Number (If Available)
- Social Security Number
- The Year and State of your Last Alcohol/Drug Related Arrest
How do I get a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP)?
An application for a restricted driving permit may be made through an informal hearing or through a written request for a formal hearing. Please refer to the Address/Telephone page for specific locations and telephone numbers.
What are the requirements for receiving a Restricted Driving Permit following a hearing?
Requirements depend on the type of restricted driving permit for which you have been approved:
Employment, Educational, or Medical. Once approved, you will need to:
- File proof of Financial Responsibility Insurance
- Take the driver's license examination at a facility.
- Have an employer complete an Employment Verification (Educational Verification, medical affidavit, AA/Support Recovery affidavit) on our form.
- Pay an $8 fee for the RDP.
- Note: If suspended (vs. revoked), items 1 and 2 may not be necessary.
Why did I receive a Safety Responsibility Suspension?
Our records indicate that you were involved in a motor vehicle crash in which you were at fault and without proof of insurance. The Safety Responsibility Law requires proof of insurance or the ability to pay for damages resulting from an accident within the state resulting in bodily injury or death of any person, or damage to the property of any one person in excess of $500. Safety Responsibility hearings must be requested in writing, pursuant to Section 2 -118 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. If you request a hearing within 15 days of the mailing date on the Suspension Notice, the suspension will not be imposed pending the results of the hearing. If you were insured at the time of the accident, you need to provide proof of insurance to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
How can I get the Safety Responsibility Suspension removed?
The back side of the Notice of Suspension explains the methods of compliance:
- Deposit as security a surety bond, cashier's check, etc. payable to the Secretary of State for all interested party damages.
- Submission of a "covenant not to sue".
- Submission of a complete release of liability from all interested parties.
- Submission of a complete installment agreement from all interested parties.
- Court documentation to prove the uninsured motorist was found not liable.
- Submission of a certified copy of a Petitioner for a Discharge in Bankruptcy.
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