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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
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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.
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Let us help you prepare for your DMV visit. This checklist will walk you through the documents you must bring to your visit. Follow the steps indicated at the top of each page. When you finish, you will have a detailed checklist of documents to bring.
Secretary of State. REAL ID DOCUMENT CHECKLIST. 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.
REAL ID Program. 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.
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Use this handy checklist and follow these procedures to ensure you receive your new REAL ID from the State of Illinois. All travelers and residents will need their new REAL ID card by Oct. 1, 2020