When did Illinois become REAL ID compliant?

When did Illinois become REAL ID compliant?

May 3, 2023
REAL ID goes into effect on May 3, 2023. For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 3, 2023 that will require you to use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

Which President signed the Real ID Act into law?

President Bush
To read a copy of the Final Real ID Regulations, click here. On December 26, 2007, President Bush signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 (H.R. 2764, P.L. 110-161), which included $50 million to assist states with the implementation of the Real ID.

Is the Real ID Act unconstitutional?

Americans ignore REAL ID at their peril. REAL ID is an unconstitutional power grab – a National ID card – that eliminates state’s rights and gives the federal government control over all citizen identification, movement, and access to goods and services – but only if state legislators agree to conform.

Can I fly without a REAL ID in Illinois?

Yes. Valid Illinois DL/IDs will be accepted by the TSA to board domestic flights until May 3, 2023. After that date, you must have a REAL ID DL/ID, U.S. passport or passport card, military ID or other federally approved document to board domestic flights.

How long is a REAL ID good for in Illinois?

eight years
REAL ID identification cards issued to applicants 65 or older will expire in eight years. REAL ID disabled ID cards will expire in eight years. All other REAL ID identification cards are valid for the same length of time as standard ID cards.

What is the real reason behind REAL ID?

Each jurisdiction continues to issue its own unique license, maintains its own records, and controls who gets access to those records and under what circumstances. The purpose of REAL ID is to make our identity documents more consistent and secure.

What is the real reason for REAL ID?

The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards.

What is the real reason behind Real ID?

What is the real reason for real ID?

Are real IDS mandatory?

Beginning May 3, 2023 every state and territory resident will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID, or another acceptable form of identification, for accessing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants, and boarding commercial aircraft.

Is Illinois ready for the Real ID Act?

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Illinois, along with Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington are not compliant with the Real ID Act. Illinois will begin the process to become compliant this summer.

What is the Real ID Act and why is it important?

The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards.

Why is Illinois changing the way it issues IDs?

Illinois will change the way they issue IDs as part of its efforts to become compliant with the Real ID Act. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Illinois, along with Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington are not compliant with the Real ID Act.

Can I fly with a Real ID card in Illinois?

List of TSA-acceptable identification documents for air travel. Illinois REAL ID cards are a permanent option for Illinois residents. REAL ID Resources – U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended the REAL ID deadline an additional year to May 3, 2023.