Section 1030.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

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 6080, effective April 5, 2024)