What is a REAL ID? A REAL ID is a form of state identification that also doubles as a valid passport for domestic air travel. On the Illinois drivers license, a REAL ID is marked by a gold star in ...

According to the state, the fee for a REAL ID is the same as it is for a standard Illinois driver's license or state ID. That means the cost of either an Illinois driver's license, or a REAL ID ...

Those who have an Illinois driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card with an expiration date between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021 can hold on to it through the end of the year.

After years of delays, the major Real ID deadline in the U.S. is set to arrive in 2025 -- and that won't be the only big license change coming next year in Illinois. The May 2025 Real ID deadline ...

Illinois driver’s license fees vary based on age, but are the same for a standard or REAL ID. The fee is $5 for people ages 18 to 20 and 69 to 80, $30 for ages 21 to 68, $2 for ages 81 to 86 and ...

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.

People flocking to get the Real ID when they renew their driver’s license have been causing long lines and longer waits, like this one at the Illinois Secretary of State’s Chicago North ...

Illinois is among 27 states either not in compliance or taking steps to comply with the Real ID Act. Under this act, stricter identification is required to pass through airport security and enter ...

Your Illinois driver’s license soon might not be enough identification to allow you to board a plane, but right now it still works. The REAL ID Act requires proof of legal residence and date of ...