Switching license to another state

Cart before the horse or what? You don’t even know what state you want to move to.

 

Your going to need a physical address I believe.

When you do get one, Indiana is easy to transfer your license over. You just have to do all the written tests.

With Illinois you have to do the actual driving/backing tests along with all the written.

 

Not the states you mentioned. Have you considered S. Dakota or Texas? No income tax and you can set up and address through Excapees RV Club that can be used for your CDL.


From the Escapees FAQ:

Can I use my Escapees mail service address for my driver's license, voter registration, etc.?

Yes, you can use your Escapees Mail Service address in Texas, Florida or South Dakota as your residence address for driver’s licensing, vehicle titles, voter registration and other legal purposes. Please see our information on domicile for more details.

 

Why do you want to transfer your license before you move?

 

Illinois is strict. Some drivers on here went there and the DMV made them do a pre-trip inspection and road test.
They failed the pre-trip inspection and lost their license.

 

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Good plan.
I'd choose Florida. Can get a legal address in Bushnell, Florida and switch your cdl to Florida with ease.
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With Illinois you have to do the actual driving/backing tests along with all the written.[/QUOTE]


Not if you transfer before March 31st.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

 

Not usually. After REAL ID, your new state needs positive proof of your physical residence to issue/transfer a license. My state accepts utility bills in your name, home/apt leases in your name and in the new state. My state does NOT accept cell phone bills as proof of residence. Doesn't IL make you retake the Pre-Trip inspection, which you will fail in IL the first time, and if you have a HazMat you will retake the computer test. Every state requires you retest to transfer the HazMat. All other endorsements you currently have will not require a retest on the computer.