For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025 that will require you to use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options.

REAL ID-compliant DL/ID REAL ID goes into effect May 7, 2025. Your current Illinois driver’s license or ID card (DL/ID) will be accepted at airports until May 7, 2025. We are providing you with the choice either to obtain a REAL ID card or to keep a standard card. Take time to know your options. Know your options. Application Process for REAL ...

In an effort to ensure you have all of the required documents to obtain a REAL ID driver's license or identification card (DL/ID), the office of the Secretary of State has developed an interactive checklist to help prepare you for the application process.

Effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license (DL) or identification card (ID) will be required to board domestic flights unless you have a valid U.S. passport. To apply for a REAL ID DL/ID, please bring the appropriate documentation specified below to your local DMV. REAL ID DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

For Illinois residents who fly domestically, effective May 7, 2025, the federal government will require you to use a valid U.S. passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

The federal government requires REAL ID applicants to provide documentation confirming identity, Social Security number, residency and signature. * For a complete list of acceptable REAL ID-compliant documents, visit www.tsa.gov. Current Illinois driver’s licenses and identification cards will continue to be accepted at airports until May 7 ...

Illinois REAL ID Name Change Brochure Author: Illinois Secretary of State Created Date: 1/20/2023 2:08:07 PM