•January 9, 2019•

Secretary of State Jesse White has advised that Illinois plans to initiate the issuance of REAL ID’s to Illinois residents who request them beginning in April of 2019.
There is not an urgency to obtain a REAL ID compliant Driver’s License because Illinois’ existing drivers’ licenses and ID’s are acceptable for domestic travel and entry into Military bases and secure Federal facilities until October 1, 2020. However, starting in April of 2019, if your Driver’s License is up for renewal, and you know you will need a REAL ID, you can start the process at the time of renewal.
Effective October 1, 2020
You NEED a REAL ID if:
• You do not have a valid U.S. passport or passport card; AND
• You use airplanes as a mode of domestic transportation; or
• You visit Military bases; or
• You visit secure Federal facilities.
You DO NOT NEED a REAL ID if:
• You have a valid U.S. passport or Passport Card; or
• You do not use airplanes as a mode of domestic transportation; or
• You do not visit Military bases; or
• You do not visit secure Federal facilities
Application Process for REAL ID Driver’s License or ID:
• Visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility and take your photo and the required exams.
Provide proof of identity:
• U.S. Birth Certificate (If a name change occurred and differs from the Certificate, a certified copy of a Marriage License, or Court Name Change documents will be needed)
• U.S. Passport
• An employment authorization document
• A permanent resident card or a foreign passport with an approved I-94 form.
• All applicants must provide proof of full Social Security number (A SSN card, a W-2, or a pay stub with full SSN on it)
• All applicants must provide two current residency documents with the applicant’s name. (A utility bill, rental agreement, deed/title, bank statement, etc)
• All applicants must provide proof of signature. (a credit/debit card, canceled check or current Illinois DL/ID)
• All applicants will receive a temporary, secure paper DL/ID at the facility. NOTE: TSA and Federal Agents will not accept the paper document.
• After review and verification of documents have been conducted, your new permanent REAL ID card will be mailed to you.
Elected Officials, Department heads, County Board:
A copy of this memo will be attached to all employees check stub next Friday. As a courtesy to County Employees, if the employee was born or married in Moultrie County and needs documentation of such, the employee will receive a complimentary Certified Copy of the Birth/Marriage certificate.[/s2If]