Hillsboro Driver Services Facility
2010 N. School Street Hillsboro, IL 62049
Current services include:
First-time driver's license issuance
First-time instruction permits
Vision screening
Non-CDL written tests
Non-CDL road tests
REAL ID services.
Current hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Road tests generally stop 60 minutes before closing. Bring the vehicle insurance card. Testing is not conducted after dark and may be postponed for unsafe road, weather, or vehicle conditions.
Driving in Hillsboro as a New Driver
Illinois Routes 16 and 127
Hillsboro's state-highway network includes Illinois Routes 16 and 127.
IDOT's highway program includes resurfacing along IL 16/127 from north of Wood Street to the IL 16/127 junction, then east on IL 16 toward Schram City. The project is part of the 2026-2030 program.
That does not mean every part is actively under construction today. The page should distinguish programmed work from active work zones.
Main Street, School Street, and State-Route Detours
City resolutions show that major downtown events can require detours involving South Main Street, South Oak Street, Summer Street, Chase Street, School Street, Illinois Route 16, and Illinois Route 127.
For new drivers, this is useful evidence that downtown Hillsboro traffic patterns can change during events.
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro High School is located at:
522 E. Tremont Street Hillsboro, IL 62049.
The district also operates:
Hillsboro Junior High, 909 Rountree Street
Beckemeyer Elementary, 1035 Seymour Avenue.
These create several separate school-driving areas.
County Government Traffic
Hillsboro is the county seat. Montgomery County offices and the Regional Office of Education operate in the downtown area, including offices on South Main Street.
That brings pedestrians, courthouse visitors, government employees, and unfamiliar drivers into central Hillsboro.
Hillsboro Illinois Adult Driver Education FAQ
Do I need Adult Driver Education at age 18 in Hillsboro?
Yes, if you are a qualifying first-time applicant without previous approved driver education.
Can I complete the course online?
Yes.
Is there a Driver Services facility in Hillsboro?
Yes. It is at 2010 N. School Street.
Can I take the written test there?
Yes.
Can I take the road test there?
Yes.
What should I bring for the road test?
Bring the vehicle insurance card.
What major roads serve Hillsboro?
Illinois Routes 16 and 127 are especially important.
Is there road work planned on Route 16?
Yes. IDOT's multi-year program contains substantial IL 16 work in and east of Hillsboro.
Where is Hillsboro High School?
522 E. Tremont Street.
Does completing Adult Driver Education issue a license?
No.