In order to obtain a Real ID, residents will be required to visit an Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility and provide documents that prove their identity, their Social Security ...

To apply for a Real ID in Illinois you'll need the following items, according to the Secretary of State's office: Proof of identity and U.S. citizenship or lawful status.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Most Illinois residents will not need a REAL ID, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who has created a new website where people can determine whether or ...

After May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept identification that does not meet the standards established in the REAL ID Act. Note, a valid passport or p… ...

The new cards are compliant with the REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress back in 2005. The measure set federal standards for identification cards in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.