CHAPTER 6 - THE ILLINOIS DRIVER LICENSING LAW

625 ILCS 5/6-302

Sec. 6-302. Making false application or affidavit - perjury.

Illinois Compiled Statute
625 ILCS 5/6-302
Offense Description
Making false application or affidavit (perjury) – Class 4 felony
Offense Classification
Class 4 Felony
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/6-302 (Making false application or affidavit (perjury) – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 4 Felony

1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class 4 Felony
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code 8156
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Making false application or affidavit (perjury) – Class 4 felony Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-302 -> Class 4 Felony Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8156 ILGA.gov ->
To knowingly assist or accept documents containing false information of the purpose of making application – Class 4 felony Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-302 -> Class 4 Felony Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8156 ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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Sec. 6-302. Making false application or affidavit - perjury.

(a)

(a) It is a violation of this Section for any person:

1. To display or present any document for the purpose of making application for a driver's license or permit knowing that such document contains false information concerning the identity of the applicant; 2. To accept or allow to be accepted any document displayed or presented for the purpose of making application for a driver's license or permit knowing that such document contains false information concerning the identity of the applicant; 3. To knowingly make any false affidavit or swear or affirm falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this Act to be sworn to or affirmed. (b) Sentence.

1. Any person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. 2. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony. (c) This Section does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, law enforcement or other activity of any agency of the United States, State of Illinois or any other state or political subdivision thereof.

(Source: P.A. 99-642, eff. 7-28-16.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 625 ILCS 5/6-302 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/6-302 (Making false application or affidavit (perjury) – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony.

Sentencing Scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000

Is a court appearance mandatory for 625 ILCS 5/6-302 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 625 ILCS 5/6-302 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/6-302?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 625 ILCS 5/6-302 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/6-302 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-6-302
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes
625 ILCS 5/6-303(c-3)
Rule 551

Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID required by MDDP; charge under 6-303 – Class 4 felony

Class 4 Felony
625 ILCS 5/6-303(c-4)
Rule 551

Driving while license suspended under statutory summary suspension (11-501.1); driver declined MDDP; charge under 6-303 – Class 4 felony

Class 4 Felony
625 ILCS 5/6-301
Rule 551

Unlawful use of license or permit – Class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent violation – Class 4 felony

Class 4 Felony
625 ILCS 5/6-301.1
Rule 551

Fictitious or altered driver’s license or permit – Class A misdemeanor

Class A Misdemeanor