Illinois Administrative Code
Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1030 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
Appendix D - Acceptable Identification Documents - Applicants for a Real ID Compliant Driver's License or Identification Card
Any document submitted to the Secretary in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full English translation certified by the translator as complete and accurate. Additionally, the translator must provide a dated, written, and signed certification affirming their competence to translate from the foreign language to English.
a) An applicant applying for a Real ID compliant 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 E, as well as two documents from Group D. If an applicant's current name is different than the name that appears on the document presented for proof of identity/date of birth (Group A), the applicant must present a document linking the current name to the name on the Group A document (i.e., marriage certificate, divorce decree).
b) An applicant applying for a duplicate Real ID driver's license or identification card must present one form of identification from Group A.
c) An applicant applying for a corrected Real ID compliant driver's license or identification card due to an address change must present two documents from Group D. 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.
d) A U.S. citizen renewing a current or expired (less than one year) Real ID Illinois driver's license or identification card need only present the expiring or recently expired (less than one year) credential. An applicant other than a U.S. citizen renewing a current or expired (less than one year) Real ID Illinois driver's license or identification card must present current proof of lawful status and the expiring or recently expired (less than one year) credential. If an applicant does not possess the expiring or recently expired (less than one year) credential, the applicant must present one document from Group A. If requesting a change of address, the applicant must also present two documents from Group D. 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.
e) Documents of identification that are acceptable for the purpose of obtaining a Real ID compliant driver's license, permit 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). Hard copy documents are required; images from a cell phone are not accepted (an applicant may print the image (e.g., bank statement) and provide the printed copy).
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 (American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa)
Driver's License issued by an agency of the United States Government (e.g., Department of State)
Foreign Passport
Identification Card issued by an agency of the United States Government
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Identification Card Verification Form
Illinois Department of Corrections Identification Card Verification Form
Illinois Driver's License/Identification Card
Medicare Card - with suffix A, J, H, M or T
Mortgage or Installment Loan Documents
Out-of-state Driver's License/Identification Card
Social Security Card
Temporary Driver's License/Commercial Learner's Permit/Identification
Card
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
forms:
I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)
I-766 (Employment Authorization Card)
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) with Valid Passport
United States Military Driver's License/Identification Card
United States Passport or Passport Card
United States Military Service Record (e.g., DD214)
2) GROUP B - Proof of Identity/Date of Birth
Certificate of Citizenship issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Form N-560 or Form N-561
Certificate of Naturalization issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Form N-550 or Form N-570
Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's state of birth
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350 or DS-545
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Form I-766 or Form I-688B
Foreign passport with a U.S. visa affixed, accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance to the United States
Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Real ID driver's license or identification card issued in compliance with the standards of 6 CFR 37
United States Passport or passport card
3) GROUP C - Social Security Number. With the exception of a verified Illinois driver's license or identification card, all documents must contain the name and full name and full social security number.
Non-SSA-1099 Form
Pay stub or electronic deposit receipt bearing the applicant's name and full social security number
Social Security Card
SSA-1099 Form
W-2
4) GROUP D - Residency. All documents must contain full residential address. A document listed in Group A, B or C that contains the full residential address is acceptable as proof of 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 Card Statement (dated within 90 days prior to application) - American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa
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 Elementary, Middle or Secondary 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
5) GROUP E - United States Citizenship or Lawful Status (originals or certified copies are required)
Certificate of Citizenship issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Form N-560 or Form N-561.
Certificate of Naturalization issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Form N-550 or Form N-570
Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's state of birth
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350 or DS-545
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Form I-766 or Form I-688B
Foreign passport with a United States visa affixed, accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance to the United States
Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States Passport or Passport Card
f) After review of all identification presented, Driver Services or Secretary of State management has the right to accept or refuse any document.
g) An applicant applying for a no-fee identification card who is homeless must present one document from each of Group A, B, C, and E and a homeless status certification, as described in Section 1030.12, to satisfy the requirements for Group D.
h) 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.
i) A peace officer who wishes to change his or her residence address or mailing address to his or her business address pursuant to IVC Section 6-110(a-5) is required to present only a Secretary of State Request to Change Residence/Mailing Address form and his or her peace officer badge.
j) An applicant for a Real ID driver's license or identification card who is under the age of 18 may submit a document from Group D issued to the applicant's parent or guardian.
k) 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)
Unlicensed Financial Institution Loan Papers
Video Club Membership Cards
Wallet IDs
Unlicensed Financial Institution Loan Papers
