Driver's License

ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION

1. First Time Illinois Drivers License/Identification Card Applicant:
   An applicant applying for a driver’s license or ID card for the first time in Illinois must present:
   • one document that satisfies each of Group A, B and C
   • two documents that satisfy Group D (one document if applicant is under age 5 applying for an ID card; one document if applicant is applying for a no-fee ID card presenting a Homeless Status Certification)
2. Duplicate/Corrected Drivers License/Identification Card:
   An applicant applying for either a duplicate or corrected driver’s license or ID card must present:
   • one document that satisfies Group A
   • one document that satisfies Group B, C or D (two documents from Group D if applicant is requesting an address change to appear on the document, unless applicant is under age 5 applying for an ID card or applicant is applying for a nofee ID card presenting a Homeless Status Certification)
   • 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.
3. Illinois Drivers License/Identification Card Renewal Applicants:
   An applicant renewing a current Illinois driver’s license or ID card need only present his/her current valid driver’s license or ID card if no changes are required. If the applicant does not have his/her current driver’s license or ID card or changes are required, he/she must present:
   • one document that satisfies Group A
   • two documents that satisfy Group D (one document if applicant is under age 5 applying for an ID card; one document if applicant is applying for a no-fee ID card presenting a Homeless Status Certification)

Chart of Acceptable and Unacceptable Identification Documents