Section 1010.APPENDIX E   Acceptable Identification and Residency Documents – Title and Registration Transactions

 

a)         Identification. Any vehicle-related transaction that alters or creates a vehicle record or any portion of a vehicle record must be accompanied by at least one form of government-issued photo identification as follows:

 

1)         Driver's License or Identification Card issued by an agency of the U.S. government;

 

2)         Illinois Driver's License (current or expired less than one year);

 

3)         Illinois Identification Card (current or expired less than one year);

 

4)         Out-of-State Driver's License or Identification Card (current);

 

5)         Passport (valid U.S. or foreign) or Matricula;

 

6)         Temporary Driver's License, Commercial Learner's Permit, or Identification Card; 

 

7)         U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms: 

 

A)        I-551 (Permanent Resident Card);

 

B)        I-571 (Refugee Travel Document);

 

C)        I-766 (Employment Authorization Card); and

 

D)        I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) with Valid Passport;

 

8)         U.S. Department of State Travel Letter (Refugees);

 

9)         U.S. Military Driver's License or Identification Card;

 

10)       U.S. Visa; or

 

11)       Any other acceptable form of identification in the discretion of the Secretary of State.

 

b)         Residency. Any vehicle-related transaction requiring proof of address must be accompanied by one document containing the applicant's full name and full residential address as follows. If the transaction specifically requires proof of Illinois residency, such documentation shall only be acceptable to that extent:

 

1)         Any item listed in subsection (a) that contains the applicant's full name and full residential address is acceptable as proof of residency;

 

2)         Bank Statement (dated within 90 days prior to application);

 

3)         Cancelled Check (dated within 90 days prior to application);

 

4)         Certified Grade/High School/College/University Transcript;

 

5)         Credit Report issued by a credit reporting bureau − dated within 12 months prior to application;

 

6)         Deed/Title, Mortgage, Rental/Lease Agreement;

 

7)         Insurance Policy (Homeowner's or Renter's);

 

8)         Letter on Official School Letterhead − dated within 90 days prior to application;

 

9)         Medical claim or statement of benefits from private insurance company or public (government) agency, dated within 90 days prior to application;

 

10)       Official mail received from a state, county, city or village, or a federal governmental agency that includes first and last name of the applicant and complete current address. This may include, but is not limited to:  

 

A)        Homestead Exemption Receipt;

 

B)        Jury Duty Notice issued within 90 days prior to application;

 

C)        Selective Service Card;

 

D)        Social Security Annual Statement;

 

E)        Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Statement; and

 

F)         Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits Statement;

 

11)       Voter Registration Card;

 

12)       Pay Stub or Electronic Deposit Receipt;

 

13)       Pension or Retirement Statement;

 

14)       Phone book currently produced by a phone book publisher;

 

15)       Report Card from Elementary, Middle or Secondary School, or College/University;

 

16)       Tuition invoice or other official mail from a college or university dated within the 12 months prior to application; or

 

17)       Utility Bill − electric, water, refuse, telephone (land or cell), cable or gas, issued within 90 days prior to application;

 

c)         Unacceptable Documentation. Unacceptable identification documents include, but are not limited to:

 

1)         Bond Receipt or Bail/Bond Card;

 

2)         Business Cards;

 

3)         Check Cashing Cards;

 

4)         Club or Fraternal Membership Cards;

 

5)         College or University Identification Cards;

 

6)         Commercially Produced (non-State or unofficial) ID Cards;

 

7)         DHS (Department of Human Services) Cards or documents issued by DHS;

 

8)         Fishing License;

 

9)         HFS (Healthcare and Family Services) Cards;

 

10)       Handwritten ID or Employment Cards;

 

11)       Hunting License;

 

12)       Illinois Concealed Carry Card ;

 

13)       Illinois FOID Card;

 

14)       Instruction Permit/Receipts;

 

15)       Insurance Card;

 

16)       Library Card;

 

17)       Personal Mail;

 

18)       Traffic Citation (Arrest Ticket);

 

19)       Video Club Membership Cards;

 

20)       Wallet IDs; and

 

21)       Unlicensed Financial Institution Loan Papers.

 

(Source:  Added at 50 Ill. Reg. 3508, effective February 11, 2026)