Sets forth minimum issuance standards for products that require:o
Verification of presented informationo
Evidence the applicant is lawfully present in the United Stateso
Temporary driver licenses and ID cards not exceed a person’s temporarily presence in the United States period of authorized stay, or for one year when the period of stay is indefinite
Requires states, as a condition of receiving grant funds or financial assistance under this Act, to participate in the interstate compact regarding the sharing of driver's license data (the Driver License Agreement).
Prohibits false authentication features for use in false identification documents, document-making implements, or means of identification.6 CFR part 37 regulates the requirements for REAL ID driver license and ID card issuance. 6 CFR 37.11 outlines the minimum documentation, verification, and card issuance requirements states must follow. To establish identity, a REAL ID product applicant must establish proof of all of the following:
Lawful status in the U.S.6 CFR 37.15 requires states meet the standards outlined in 6 CFR part 37 or have a U.S. Department of Homeland Security-approved comparable REAL ID program to be fully compliant with the REAL ID Act. Illinois.
The Illinois Secretary of State issues licenses and identification cards under 92 IL Adc ch. II, Pt. 1030. The following is a summary of Illinois driver license and ID application requirements and eligibility criteria prepared by the Illinois Secretary of State:
The Acceptable Identification Document chart lists documents that may be used as forms of identification to provide proof of legal name, date of birth, Lawful Status, Social Security number and residency when applying for a driver’s license/ID card. After review of all identification presented, the Secretary of State management has the right to accept or refuse any document
Please note the following:
Signature comparison is required in the verification process.
The number of documents required depends on whether an applicant is applying for a driver’s license/ID card for the first time, or requesting a duplicate or corrected driver’s license/ID card.
One document may satisfy more than one group.
New residents must surrender all out-of-state licenses/ID cards prior to issuance of an Illinois driver’s license/ID card.
An applicant applying for a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License is not required to present documents from Group C. Instead, the applicant must sign a declaration on the TVDL application that the applicant is, at the time of application, ineligible to obtain a Social Security number.First-time Illinois Driver’s License/ID Card Applicant or First-time REAL ID Applicant (even if applicant holds or has held a standard Illinois DL/ID). An applicant applying for a driver’s license or ID card for the first time in Illinois must present:
Standard DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies each of Group A, B, C and D.
REAL ID DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies each of Group A, B, C and two from D. Duplicate Driver’s License/ID Card Applicant. An applicant applying for a duplicate driver’s license or ID card must present:
Standard DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies Group A.
REAL ID DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies Group A. Corrected Driver’s License/ID Card Applicant: An applicant applying for a corrected driver’s license or ID card must present:
Standard DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies Group A. One document from Group D if requesting an address change
REAL ID DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies Group A. Two documents from Group D if requesting an address change. Illinois Driver’s License/ID Card Renewal Applicant. An applicant renewing a current Illinois driver’s license or ID card must present:
Standard DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies Group A. One document from Group D if requesting an address change
REAL ID DL/ID Applicant: One document that satisfies Group A. Two documents from Group D if requesting an address change. An applicant who requests a change in name, date of birth, Social Security number or gender must provide identification to link the change from the previous information to the new information.
Acceptable Identification Documents
Photocopies are not accepted. All acceptable documents presented for verification or proof must be valid (current and not expired). One document may satisfy more than one Group. Documents marked with (*) are accepted for REAL IDGroup A – Written Signature
Canceled Check (within 90 days prior to application)*
Cooperative Driver Testing Program Certificate*
Credit Card/Debit Card (major brand)*
Driver’s License/ID Card (current) issued by an agency of the U.S. government*
Illinois Driver’s License (current or expired less than one year)*
Illinois ID Card (current or expired less than one year)*
Mortgage or Installment Loan Documents*
Out-of-State Driver’s License/ID Card (current)*
Passport (valid U.S. or foreign)*
Temporary DL/CLP/ID Card*
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Forms Permanent Resident Card; Employment Authorization Card; Arrival/Departure Record with Valid Passport*
U.S. Military Driver’s License/ID Card* Group B – Date of Birth. 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. Documents marked with an [*] are also accepted to prove legal presence. Birth Certificates must be 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 which 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 in Group B.
Citizenship Certificat *
Court Order (Change of birth date)
Certified Grade/High School/College/University Transcript
Consular Report of Birth Abroad*
Illinois Driver’s License
Naturalization Certificate*
REAL ID Driver’s License/ID Card
Social Security Award Letter (primary beneficiary only)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Permanent Resident Card; Refugee Travel Document; Employment Authorization Card; Notice of Action Status Change; Arrival/Departure Record with Valid Passport*
U.S. Military Driver’s License/ID Card
U.S. Military Service Record
U.S. Passport or Passport Card* Group C – Social Security Number. Group C documents must contain the applicant’s name and full social security number. If using an Illinois driver’s license or ID record, the social security number must have been previously verified with the SSA. An applicant applying for a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License is not required to present documents from Group C. Instead, the applicant must sign a declaration on the TVDL application that the applicant is, at the time of application, ineligible to obtain a social security number.
