Illinois Commercial Driver’s License Military Even Exchange

Illinois Secretary of State, Commercial Driver’s License Division

CDL knowledge and skills tests waived

If you hold one of a set of military driving specialties, Illinois waives both the knowledge and skills tests for your first commercial driver’s license, and may waive certain endorsement tests based on your experience. The qualifying specialties are Army 88M and 92F, Air Force 2T1, 2F0 and 3E2, Marine Corps 3531, and Navy EO. This is only for a first CDL, not for upgrades or restriction changes.

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How to apply

Complete page one of the exchange application, have your commander complete page two, and email it with your documentation to the CDL Division at CDLSafeRideIllinois@ilsos.net. For questions, call 217-785-3108.

What you'll need

The completed two-page application signed by your commander, and documentation of your military occupational specialty and driving record.

Eligibility

You are currently serving, or you were discharged within the past 12 months
You hold or held one of the qualifying military occupational specialties or ratings: Army 88M or 92F, Air Force 2T1, 2F0 or 3E2, Marine Corps 3531, or Navy EO
You are applying for your first commercial driver’s license
You have not held more than one license other than a military license in the previous two years, and have had no license suspended, revoked or cancelled in the previous two years
You have no convictions for disqualifying major offenses or more than one conviction for disqualifying serious traffic violations, and no at-fault accident record

Source

Official source

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