I just moved here from Maryland and need to transfer my DL to IL. What all do I need to bring with me to do that? Do I need to set up an appointment or can I just show up and wait in line.

A) According to the Illinois Secretary of State website, you have 90 days to apply for an Illinois driver’s license after establishing residence, provided you have a valid driver’s license from Maryland. You will need to visit a Secretary of State facility and surrender your out-of-state license. You will also need to pass a vision screening, a written exam and possibly a drive exam. You will need to present proper identification to verify your full name, date of birth, social security number, Illinois residency and written signature. See Acceptable Identification Documents for more information.

You will also need to apply for an Illinois title and registration for your vehicle within 30 days of moving to Illinois. You will need to bring the following documents to a Secretary of State facility:

• The original title or proof of registration
• A completed Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190)
• Proof of Illinois residency
• Proof of Illinois insurance
• A tax form, such as RUT-25, RUT-50 or ST-556, depending on how you acquired the vehicle
• Payment for title and registration fees

You can find the nearest Secretary of State facility using the Facility Finder. Some facilities may require you to make an appointment online before visiting. You can check the availability of appointments using the Online Appointment Scheduler.