Non-driver state-issued photo identification card, valid as primary ID for banking, employment, and federal facilities (REAL ID version).
Last updated · Source: Illinois Secretary of State · Methodology
State ID Card in Illinois costs $32.50 according to the official Illinois Secretary of State fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — state id card requires an in-person visit to a Illinois DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for state id card in Illinois, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For state id card in Illinois you will typically need: Proof of identity, SSN, proof of residency. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Illinois Secretary of State.
State ID Card in Illinois is typically processed the same day at the Illinois Secretary of State office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Illinois Secretary of State website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.