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Bringing complete, properly formatted documents avoids re-filing and repeat hearings. Requirements vary by case type and history, but this list covers the items attorneys most often assemble for Illinois Secretary of State hearings.

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Common Documents

Use this list as a starting point; your exact packet will depend on whether your case is DUI-related, informal vs. formal, and any out-of-state issues.

  • Driving abstract (court/DMV record)
  • Alcohol/drug evaluation and proof of completed treatment/education (if applicable)
  • Continuing-care/aftercare or monitoring logs where applicable (e.g., AA/SMART, counseling attendance)
  • Letters of support that describe observations of sobriety, responsibility, and safe habits (include relationship and recency)
  • Employment/school verification and hardship proof (for RDP)
  • Proof of insurance (SR-22 if required by your case type)
  • Court dispositions and proof all fines/fees were paid
  • If previously denied: copy of the denial order and proof you completed the corrective steps
  • If BAIID history: compliance/violation reports and service center logs
  • For out-of-state holds: home-state paperwork your DMV requires after Illinois clears the action

Core Packet at a Glance

Driving Abstract

Evaluation & Treatment Proofs

Letters & Supporting Proofs

How We Help

We connect you with experienced Illinois driver’s license reinstatement lawyers who focus on Secretary of State hearings and permit relief.

They help you confirm eligibility, assemble a complete packet, and prepare you for hearing questions so you avoid preventable delays.

  • Review your driving abstract and prior actions
  • Help obtain proper alcohol/drug evaluations and treatment proofs
  • Assemble documents and letters in the format the Secretary of State expects
  • Prepare you for testimony and appear at hearings where eligible
  • Pursue Restricted Driving Permits (RDP) and BAIID when appropriate

Formatting & Content Tips

  • Make letters recent, specific, and signed; include how the writer knows you and what they’ve personally observed
  • Confirm evaluation and treatment proofs meet current SOS requirements for your risk level and case type
  • Keep names, dates, and incident details consistent across all documents
  • Bring originals where possible and legible copies for the record

FAQs

Do I need SR-22?
Some drivers must maintain SR-22 insurance. Your abstract and case type determine whether it’s required.
Do letters have to be notarized?
Not always. What matters most is that they are recent, specific, and credible. Your attorney can advise if notarization would help in your situation.
How recent should my evaluation be?
It must be current under Secretary of State rules for your case type. An attorney can confirm whether a new evaluation is needed before your hearing.
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