Driver Services

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

To drive in Illinois, motorists need a driver's license, but Illinois-issued ID cards can help Illinois residents prove their identity when banking, traveling, or in other situations. Find out more about ID cards in the Rules of the Road.

Under 65 ID Card

There is no minimum age for the Illinois-issued ID card, which provides photo identification for Illinois residents. Children traveling on airplanes may need an identification of this type to fly.

The card is issued for a fee and is valid for five years. You can obtain one with proper documentation at your nearest Driver Services Facility.

Basic Fees

Senior Card

This card was created for Illinois residents over age 65. This card is issued free of charge and has a lifetime expiration date. You can obtain one with proper documentation at your nearest Driver Services Facility.

Disabled Person ID card

This card was created for disabled Illinois residents. The card shows a photo of the applicant and lists the classification of the applicant's disability.

The card is issued free of charge and is valid for ten years. Besides bringing proper documentation, the applicant must also ask his or her doctor to fill out an Application for Disabled Person ID Card and bring that with him or her.

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Identification Card for the Homeless

Effective July 1, 2010, pursuant to Public Act 96-0183, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will begin issuing no fee state identification cards to qualified homeless individuals.

A person qualifies for the no-fee identification card, if he or she is considered homeless as defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11302 or 42 U.S.C. 11434a(2).

This card is issued free of charge with the proper documentation to show proof of legal name, date of birth, social security number, and signature. The individual must also bring a completely executed Homeless Status Certification.

FAQ’s for Homeless ID cards