While REAL IDs won’t be necessary to board domestic flights until the spring of 2023, some people are planning to get their identification cards now that the.
As more people head to renew their driver’s licenses and possibly get their Real ID following the pandemic, some might be wondering what exactly they need to.
“I applaud the decision by DHS to extend the REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023 – 19 months past the old deadline of Oct. 1, 2021,” White said. “This is the proper and necessary action in response to the pandemic.”
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 number, a written signature and two documents that show proof of residency.
A Real ID card will cost the same as a driver’s license ($30) or a state ID ($20).
-For proof of identity, a passport, a U.S. birth certificate, an employment authorization document, or a permanent resident card will be accepted.
Drivers Urged to Visit Cyber Drive Illinois Website for License Renewal Those who are eligible for online renewal will receive a letter containing their PIN approximately 90 days before their driver’s license expiration date
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Secretary of State Jesse White has urged Illinoisans looking to renew their driver s licenses or purchase license plate stickers to visit his office s website, cyberdriveillinois.com.
However, not everyone in Illinois qualifies for online renewal, specifically those who are required to take a written or road test. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android