I lost my driver License. Do you know if I need appointment at Sterling IL DMV Office? Do I need 2 pieces of mail?
A) I’m sorry to hear that you lost your driver license. Here is some information that might help you.
To get a duplicate driver license, you need to visit a Secretary of State facility in Illinois and bring the required documents and fees. You can find the nearest facility to you by using this link: https://apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facilityfinder
According to the website, the Sterling Secretary of State Facility is located at 1224 W. 4th St. Sterling, IL 61081 and the phone number is 815-626-2825. The facility hours are:
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday and Monday: Closed
You can also schedule an appointment online for guaranteed service at this link: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/appointments/home.html
The documents you need to bring are:
- Proof of your written signature, such as a cancelled check or credit card
- Proof of your date of birth, such as a certified birth certificate or U.S. passport
- Proof of your Social Security number, such as a Social Security card or W-2 form
- Proof of your residency, such as a utility bill or bank statement
You need two documents to prove your residency, and they must show your name and current address². You can find a list of acceptable documents here: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf
The fee for a duplicate driver license is $5 if you are under age 60, or free if you are age 60 or older.
I hope this information helps you get a new driver license. Please let me know if you have any other questions.