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- Applying for an Illinois Driver's License or ID Card
The application process for a REAL ID-compliant driver’s...
- Applying for an Illinois Driver's License or ID Card
To obtain an Illinois Driver's License you must: Visit a Secretary of State facility, show required identification documents and have your photo taken. Surrender all valid out-of-state licenses, state ID cards, instruction permits and commercial driver's licenses. Pay the appropriate fee.
The application process for a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/identification card requires enhanced security measures that meet mandated federal guidelines.
Use this form to show you are a person with a disability so you can get a free state ID card.
Obtain an Identification Card. Driver's License/Commercial Driver's License/State ID Card site informs as to what documentation is required for each card.
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, effective May 7, 2025 , the federal government will require you to use a valid U.S. passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Not every person needs a REAL ID card, which is why we offer you a choice.
carrying your passport, you may apply for an Illinois State ID Card by following the application instructions listed above for obtaining a driver’s license. Full instructions available online.