Illinois Administrative Code
Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1030 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
Appendix B - Acceptable Identification Documents - Applicants for a Standard Identification Card, Driver's License, Instruction Permit, Visa Status Temporary Visitor's Driver's License Pursuant to IVC Section 6-105.1(a) or Visa Status Temporary Visitor's Instruction Permit (Non-Real ID)
a) Except as provided for in subsection (o), an applicant applying for a standard driver's license or identification card for the first time in the State of Illinois must present one document from each of Group A, B, C and D.
b) A foreign national applying for a temporary visitor's driver's license shall submit one document from Groups A, B and D to prove name, date of birth, temporary residency, legal presence and signature. Temporary visitor's driver's license applicants are not required to present documents verifying social security numbers. Instead, they shall affirm under penalty of perjury that they are ineligible to obtain a social security number. Acceptance of documents not listed in Groups A, B and D must be approved through the Director of Driver Services or his/her designee.
c) An applicant applying for a CLP or CDL shall submit one of the following documents as proof of citizenship or lawful permanent resident status:
1) valid, unexpired U.S. passport;
2) certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's state of birth, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;
3) Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State;
4) Certificate of Naturalization issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS);
5) Certificate of Citizenship issued by DHS;
6) Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card issued by USCIS or INS; or.
7) Valid, unexpired U.S. Passport Card.
d) An applicant applying for a Non-Domiciled CLP or CDL shall submit an unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) issued by USCIS or an unexpired foreign passport accompanied by an approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance into the United States.
e) Except as provided for in subsections (o) and (q), an applicant applying for either a duplicate or corrected driver's license or identification card must present one form of identification from Group A and one from Group D if requesting an address change to appear on the documents. An applicant who requests a change in name, date of birth, social security number or gender must provide acceptable identification to create a link pertaining to the change between the previous information and the new information.
f) Applicants renewing a current or recently expired (less than one year) Illinois driver's license or identification card need only present the expiring or recently expired (less than one year) driver's license or identification card. If they do not possess the expiring or recently expired (less than one year) driver's license or identification card, they must present one document from Group A and one from Group D, if requesting an address change to appear on the document. Applicants renewing a current visa-status TVDL must present the expiring TVDL and current documentation issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services authorizing the applicant to be present in the United States. An applicant who requests a change in name, date of birth, social security number or gender must provide acceptable identification to create a link pertaining to the change between the previous information and the new information.
g) Documents acceptable for the purpose of obtaining a driver's license, permit and/or identification card are listed by group. Photocopies will not be accepted. All acceptable documents presented for verification or proof must be valid (current and not expired).
1) GROUP A (Written Signature)
Canceled Check (dated within 90 days prior to application)
Cooperative Driver Testing Program Certificate
Court Order
Credit Card/Debit Card - Major Brand
Driver's License issued by an agency of the United States Government (i.e., Department of State)
Foreign Passport
Identification Card issued by an agency of the United States Government
Illinois Driver's License - current or expired less than one year
Illinois Identification Card - current or expired less than one year
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms:
I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)
I-766 (Employment Authorization Card)
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) with Valid Passport
Medicare Card - with suffix A, J, H, M or T
Mortgage or Installment Loan Documents
Out-of-state Driver's License/ID Card - current
Social Security Card
Temporary Driver's License/Commercial Learner's Permit/Identification Card
United States Military Driver's License
United States Military Identification Card
United States Military Service Record (e.g., DD214)
United States Passport
2) GROUP B (Proof of Date of Birth)
Adoption Records
Birth Certificate
Court Order - Change of Birth Date
Certified Grade/High School/College/University Transcript
Citizenship Certificate
Illinois Driver's License
Illinois Identification Card
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms:
I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)
I-571 (Refugee Travel Document)
I-766 (Employment Authorization Card)
I-797 (Notice of Action Status Change)
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) with Valid Passport
U.S. Visa
Naturalization Certificate
United States Military Driver's License
United States Military Identification Card
United States Military Service Record (e.g., DD214)
United States Passport or Passport Card
Social Security Award Letter (Primary Beneficiary Only)
3) GROUP C (Social Security Number)
Illinois Driver's License Record (Verified)
Illinois Identification Card Record (Verified)
Social Security Award Letter (Primary Beneficiary Only)
Social Security Card - issued by Social Security Administration
United States Military Driver's License
United States Military Identification Card
United States Military Service Record (e.g., DD214)
4) GROUP D (Residency)
Bank Statement (dated within 90 days prior to application)
Canceled Check (dated within 90 days prior to application)
Certified Grade/High School/College/University Transcript
Credit Report issued by Experian, Equifax or TransUnion - dated within 12 months prior to application
Deed/Title, Mortgage, Rental/Lease Agreement
Insurance Policy (Homeowner's or Renter's)
Letter on Official School Letterhead - dated within 90 days prior to application
Medical claim or statement of benefits from private insurance company or public (government) agency, dated within 90 days prior to application
Official mail received from a State, County, City or Village or a Federal Government agency that includes first and last name of the applicant and complete current address. This may include, but is not limited to:
Homestead Exemption Receipt
Jury Duty Notice issued within 90 days prior to application
Selective Service Card
Social Security Annual Statement
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Statement
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits Statement
Voter Registration Card
Pay Stub or Electronic Deposit Receipt
Pension or Retirement Statement
Phone book, current, produced by a phone book publisher
Report Card from Grade/High School or College/University
Tuition invoice or other official mail from a college or university dated within the 12 months prior to application
Utility Bill - Electric, water, refuse, telephone (land or cell), cable or gas, issued within 90 days prior to application
h) Documents listed in Group A, B or C that contain the full residence address may also be used for Group D.
i) For a name change, the document must provide a link to the established driver's license/ID Card file.
j) Group B documents must contain the applicant's full name and complete date of birth and must be verifiable. To be verifiable, it must be possible to contact the regulatory authority to confirm the authenticity of the document. Birth certificate must be the original or certified by a Board of Health or Bureau of Vital Statistics within the U.S. or by the U.S. State Department, U.S. Territories or Canada. A certified copy is a document produced by the issuing jurisdiction that has an embossed seal or an original stamped impression. Foreign passports and foreign birth certificates are accepted as "proof" if accompanied by any other item listed in Group B.
k) Group C documents must contain the applicant's name and full social security number.
l) Group D documents must contain the applicant's first and last name and full residence address.
m) After review of all identification presented, Driver Services or Secretary of State management has the right to accept or refuse any document.
n) An applicant applying for a no-fee identification card who is homeless must present one document from each of Group A, B and C and a homeless status certification, as described in Section 1030.12, to satisfy the requirements for Group D.
o) A judicial officer who wishes to change his or her residence address or mailing address to his or her business address, pursuant to the Judicial Privacy Act [ 705 ILCS 90 ], is required to present only a Secretary of State Request to Suppress Personal Information form as proof of residency.
p) A peace officer who wishes to change his or her residence address or mailing address to his or her business address is required to present only a Secretary of State Request to Change Residence/Mailing Address form and his or her peace officer badge.
q) An applicant for a standard driver's license or identification card, instruction permit or visa-status temporary visitor driver's license who is under the age of 18 may submit a document from Group D issued to the applicant's parent or guardian.
r) Unacceptable identification documents include, but are not limited to:
Bond Receipt or Bail/Bond Card
Business Cards
Check Cashing Cards
Club or Fraternal Membership Cards
College or University Identification Cards
Commercially Produced (non-State or unofficial) ID Cards
DHS (Department of Human Services) Cards or documents issued by DHS
Fishing License
HFS (Healthcare and Family Services) Cards
Handwritten ID or Employment Cards
Hunting License
Illinois Concealed Carry Card
Illinois FOID Card
Instruction Permit/Receipts
Insurance Card
Library Card
Personal Mail
Traffic Citation (Arrest Ticket)
Video Club Membership Cards
Wallet IDs
Unlicensed Financial Institution Loan Papers
