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The REAL ID Act is a law that sets higher security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards (IDs). Learn how and why to upgrade to a REAL ID to use for air travel and more.

The idea behind the REAL ID is straightforward: Create a new form of state driver license or identification card that requires stricter documentation to guarantee the identity of the person who has one. However, the details can be confusing. You will need a REAL ID to fly, enter a military base or a federal building.

Documents must contain the applicant's name and Social Security Number. Illinois Driver's License Record* ? Illinois ID Card Record* ? Pay stub or printed electronic deposit showing the applicant's name and SSN. Social Security Award Letter (primary recipient only)? Social Security Card (issued by SSA)

The TSA will accept your driver's license as an ID to fly now if it is a non REAL ID until . After that date, it will need to be a Real ID. A Real ID is a federally approved state driver's license.

Acceptable Documents for Identity Verification State identification (ID) card. Driver license. US passport or passport card. US military card (front and back) Military dependent's ID card (front and back) Permanent Resident Card. Certificate of Citizenship. Certificate of Naturalization.

Important: if you want to board domestic flights or visit federal facilities beginning you must have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification.

A REAL ID is a driver's license or identification card that is also a federally accepted form of identification. It can be used to board a domestic flight within the U.S. and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other secure federal locations.

This includes all U.S. citizens, permanent residents who are not U.S. citizens (Green Card holders), and those with temporary legal status, such as recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and holders of a valid student or employment visa.