Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

Does the DMV in IL inform the police if you have a warrant when you go in to get a State ID?


Asked on 11/02/10, 3:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

First, the "DMV" is the Secretary of State. Under Illinois law, the Secretary of State CAN release information to law enforcement about you from an ID application in relation to a criminal investigation or matter.

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Answered on 11/18/10, 9:07 pm


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