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Secretary of State formal hearing request Form link

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You can request a formal hearing if you disagree with a Secretary of State decision involving a driver's license or permit.

All formal hearings are conducted in Springfield, Chicago, Mount Vernon and Joliet. A request for formal hearing is initiated by request in writing and payment of a fee of $50.00. The Secretary of State is required to set the hearing date within ninety (90) days of the request for hearing.

Can I use this form?

You need to work with the Secretary of State Administrative Hearings department on one of the following problems:

Contest the suspension, revocation or cancellation action of the Secretary of State,
Apply for a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP),
Apply for reinstatement of driving privileges,
Alternatively, apply for reinstatement or an RDP,
Contest the re-suspension or extension of the statutory summary suspension under the Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) Program, or
Another reason.

What do I need first?

You will need your:

Name,
Address,
Illinois driving license number,
Date of birth,
Phone number, and
Email address.

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