Real ID Checklist

REAL ID Checklist for Illinois

REAL ID Checklist for Illinois

• All travelers and residents will need their new REAL ID card by Oct. 1, 2020

• Please note you will not be able to travel without one

• A Real ID card will cost the same as a driver’s license ($30) or a state ID ($20)

• In order to get a Real ID, residents will be required to visit a driver’s services facility and prove their identity. You will not be able to renew by mail. You must visit a driver’s services facility to renew your card. Make sure you have all of the following before you go.

• A passport, a U.S. birth certificate, an employment authorization document, or a permanent resident card will be accepted

• Proof of Social Security number. A Social Security card, a W-2, or a pay stub with a Social Security number on it will be accepted.

• Two (2) proofs of residency. Those can include a utility bill, a rental agreement, a deed/title, or a bank statement.

• Provide proof of signature. A credit or debit card, a canceled check, or a current Illinois driver’s license or ID can be used for proof of signature.

• PLAN AHEAD FOR TRAVEL: After providing those documents, residents will receive a temporary paper ID (However, TSA will NOT accept that paper ID), and receive their new ID in the mail within 15 business days.