Illinois Driving Records and Abstract Codes

The Illinois Secretary of State maintains multiple versions of an individual’s driving record. Each type of driving abstract serves a specific purpose and contains varying levels of detail.

• Public Driving Record: This version provides limited information and is often used for basic verification of driving privileges. It may include license status, expiration date, and class type but omits detailed offense history.
• Court Purposes Abstract: This is a complete version of an individual’s driving record and includes all sanctions, suspensions, revocations, and traffic violations. It is used in legal proceedings, including court cases, driver’s license reinstatement hearings, and evaluations for substance use treatment.
• Internal Secretary of State Abstract: This is the most detailed driving record and may include confidential notations or comments used by the Secretary of State during formal or informal administrative hearings. These internal records are not available to the public but may be reviewed during a driver’s license hearing.

How to Request a Court Purposes Driving Abstract

A Court Purposes Driving Abstract is the most requested version for legal matters and license reinstatement.

Methods of Request:

1. Online:
   Visit the Illinois Secretary of State website and navigate to the driving record request page. Users must provide identifying information and pay the required fee by credit card.
2. In Person:
   Court purposes abstracts can be obtained at a local Illinois DMV (Driver Services Facility). Photo identification and payment are required.
3. By Mail:
   To request by mail, the request must clearly state that a “Court Purposes Driving Abstract” is being sought. Include the following:
   • Full name and date of birth
   • Illinois driver’s license number (if known)
   • Return mailing address
   • A check or money order for $20 payable to “Secretary of State”

Mail the request to:
Secretary of State
Driver Analysis Section
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62723

Common Driving Abstract Codes

Below is a full list of abstract codes as they may appear on a Court Purposes Driving Abstract. Each code represents an action or item on an individual’s driving history.

• 01 – Mandatory Revocation
• 02 – Discretionary Revocation
• 03 – Discretionary Suspension
• 04 – Safety Responsibility Suspension
• 05 – Financial Responsibility Suspension
  • Reason Code 53 – Mandatory Insurance Supervision (SR22 – 3 years)
  • Reason Code 93 – Three Mandatory Insurance Violations (SR22 – 3 years)
• 06 – Unsatisfied Judgment Suspension
• 07 – Parking Ticket/Tollway Suspension
• 08 – Cancellation of License
• 09 – Failure to Appear Suspension
• 10 – Amend Order of Suspension/Revocation
• 11 – Record History Item
• 14 – Crash Involvement – Property Damage Only
• 16 – Crash Involvement – Death
• 17 – Statutory Summary Suspension
• 19 – Crash Involvement – Personal Injury
• 20 – Driver’s License Action Rescinded
• 27 – Surrender of Driver’s License to Another State
• 28 – Reported Deceased
• 29 – Failure to Appear in Court Clearance
• 34 – Extension of Revocation
• 35 – Extension of Suspension
• 37 – Extension of Suspension
• 39 – Medical Certificate Item
• 40 – Formal Administrative Hearing
• 45 – School Bus Transaction
• 46 – Religious Organization, Senior Transportation, or Rideshare Driver
• 47 – Proof of Financial Responsibility Required (SR22)
• 48 – School Bus Permit
• 50 – Informal Administrative Hearing
• 55 – Court Supervision or Remedial Program
• 57 – Statutory Summary and Zero Tolerance Suspension History
• 60 – Warning Letter to Motorist
• 61 – Address Change
• 65 – Driver’s License Application Data
• 68 – Non-Moving Offense or Related Conviction
• 70 – Family Responsibility Permit
• 71 – Temporary Paper License Issued
• 72 – Parking Ticket Suspension History or Clearance
• 78 – Driving Permit Issued
• 79 – Driving Permit Issued
• 82 – Out-of-State Traffic Violation Conviction
• 83 – Out-of-State Traffic Violation Conviction
• 85 – Out-of-State Traffic Violation Conviction
• 86 – CDL Sworn Report – Out of State
• 87 – Out-of-State Traffic Violation Conviction
• 89 – CDL Out-of-State Withdrawal
• 91 – Conviction of Traffic Violation
• 93 – Conviction of Traffic Violation
• 94 – Conviction of Traffic Violation
• 96 – Conviction of Traffic Violation
• 97 – Conviction of Traffic Violation
• 99 – Conviction of Traffic Violation
• AC – Adult Driver Education Course Completion
• AP – CDL Out-of-State Conviction / Administrative Per Se
• CC – High School or Commercial Driver Education Completion
• DA – DACH Cancellation
• DN – Denial of License or Permit
• DQ – CDL Disqualification
• ES – Extension of Statutory Summary Suspension
• EZ – Extension of Zero Tolerance Suspension
• FE – Safety and Financial Responsibility Fee Item
• FP – Failure to Pay Court-Imposed Fine Suspension
• FR – Family Responsibility Child Support Suspension
• MC – Mandatory Insurance Conviction Suspension
• MP – Monitoring Device Driving Permit
• OS – CDL Out-of-Service, Illinois or Out-of-State
• SC – Supervision/Conviction in Commercial Vehicle
• SR – CDL Sworn Report – Illinois
• ZT – Zero-Tolerance Suspension

Free Consultations

Wirth Law assists clients in evaluating their driving abstract to determine the reason for a suspension or revocation, as well as eligibility for driving privileges. If an individual provides their driving abstract during consultation, we review it free of charge.

Wirth Law has focused exclusively on Illinois driver’s license reinstatement and DUI defense for over twenty years. We have extensive experience reinstating licenses after various suspensions and revocations. Our practice offers competitive pricing and flat rates. With offices in Chicago and Naperville, we regularly help individuals regain driving privileges in Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall, Lake, Kankakee, Dekalb, and Winnebago Counties. We also represent out-of-state drivers who have an Illinois hold on their driving privileges.

Our practice is known for its exceptional client service and strong record of success with license reinstatement cases. Jennifer Wirth, managing attorney, has received multiple awards recognizing her commitment to client advocacy, including perfect “10” ratings on Avvo and Justia, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award, and selection as one of the top DUI defense attorneys in Chicago by Expertise.com. Her approach to legal representation is grounded in professionalism, compassion, and an in-depth understanding of Illinois Secretary of State hearing procedures.

Wirth Law offers free consultations and payment plan options through Affirm. To schedule a consultation, contact Wirth Law at (312) 761-8290 or email jennifer@wirthlaw.org.

Further Reading: Illinois Traffic Law

• Area of Practice: Illinois Traffic Law
• Mandatory and Discretionary Revocations
• Fake Identification Suspensions
• Financial Responsibility Suspensions
• Failure to Appear
• Licensing for Non-Citizens and Undocumented Persons
• Illinois Driving Records and Abstract Codes
• Penalties for Driving on Suspended or Revoked License
• Forms of Driving Relief after an Illinois Revocation