Motorcycle endorsement or standalone motorcycle license. Requires separate written test and skills test on a motorcycle.
Last updated · Source: Illinois Secretary of State · Methodology
Motorcycle License in Illinois costs $39.00 according to the official Illinois Secretary of State fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — motorcycle license requires an in-person visit to a Illinois DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for motorcycle license in Illinois, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For motorcycle license in Illinois you will typically need: Current driver license, motorcycle safety course completion (some states). Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Illinois Secretary of State.
Motorcycle License in Illinois is typically processed the same day at the Illinois Secretary of State office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Illinois Secretary of State website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.