Who should be contacted to verify a suspended license?

The Secretary of State is responsible for the management of driver licensing in Illinois, including maintaining accurate records of driving privileges. When a driver's license is suspended, it is the Secretary of State's office that issues the suspension and therefore possesses the most current and official information regarding the status of a driver's license. They can provide definitive details about the reasons for the suspension, its duration, and any necessary steps for the reinstatement of the license.

Contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles is generally effective in states where the DMV oversees licensing, but in Illinois, the Secretary of State's office serves this role. While local law enforcement agencies may have access to certain information related to driving offenses and can run license checks, they may not have the latest updates or specifics about suspensions. The court system can also be related to driving offenses but primarily deals with legal proceedings rather than the administrative aspects of driver licensing.