Illinois may get until 2027 for Real ID compliance due to federal changes in digital ID rules.

The deadline for Illinois to implement the Real ID program, set for May 7, 2025, might be extended to 2027 due to federal changes in the mobile driver's license system. Federal rules prohibit agencies like TSA from accepting non-compliant digital IDs when Real ID enforcement starts. Illinois can apply for a temporary waiver for digital ID acceptance once the new rules take effect on November 25.

November 23, 2024
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