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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.
Effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license (DL) or identification card (ID) will be required to board domestic flights unless you have a valid U.S. passport. To apply for a REAL ID DL/ID, please bring the appropriate documentation specified below to your local DMV.
Complete this simple interactive checklist to find out exactly what documents you will need to bring to apply for a REAL ID DL/ID before visiting a Driver Services facility. All acceptable documents presented for verification or proof must be valid (current and not expired).
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. Go to Service.
To get an Illinois driver's license or State ID, you will need to provide documents. See below for what you need. Then scroll down for the types of documents that satisfy each group. You can use one document for multiple purposes. The documents must not be expired.
