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Giannoulias to Illinoisans: “Get Real”. 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.
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.
REAL ID Checklist. 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.
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. Not every person needs a REAL ID card, which is why we offer you a choice.
If you wish to apply for a REAL ID ID card, visit REALID.ilsos.gov for more information. There is no minimum age for a state ID card, which provides photo identification for Illinois residents. Children traveling on airplanes may need identification of this type to fly.
Are you REAL ID ready? On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Find out if you’re REAL ID ready with our interactive tool!
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.
Jun 4, 2021 · Residents will be required to visit an Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility and provide documents that prove their identity, their Social Security number, a written signature and...
Real ID Ready? Get your REAL ID at your DMV visit. Visit our REAL ID section to find out if you need one and how to get one. 213 State Capitol. Springfield, IL 62756. 115 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 300. Chicago, IL 60603. 800-252-8980 (toll free in Illinois) 217-785-3000 (outside Illinois)
With this extension, current standard Illinois driver’s licenses or ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports for domestic air travel until May 7, 2025. Illinoisans interested in applying for a REAL ID are encouraged to visit REALID.ilsos.gov and use the interactive document checklist.
