Illinois Financial Identity Theft Order is a court order issued by an Illinois court that requires the financial institution to block access to a consumer's financial accounts and freeze any transactions if there is a reasonable suspicion of identity theft. The order can be issued to any financial institution doing business in the state of Illinois. There are two types of Financial Identity Theft Orders: Temporary and Permanent. A Temporary Order (also referred to as a Preliminary Order) is issued when there is a reasonable suspicion of immediate identity theft. It is effective for 90 days and may be extended for an additional 90 days. A Permanent Order is issued when there is a confirmed case of identity theft and is effective for a period of seven years. The Order requires the financial institution to block access to the consumer's accounts and freeze any transactions until the consumer provides proof of their identity.