I am sure we all have heard that starting in October 2020, we will nee Real ID in order to board domestic flights or visit Federal institutions. There is some confusion about this, let me clear it up…
If you need to renew your drivers license before then, you can ask for it to be a Real ID license, but you will have to prepare for that:
Here is something from the Illinois Secretary of State website:
You will need: Proof of Identity, Date of Birth, and US Citizenship or Lawful Status (permanent resident card, or visa in foreign passport)
Whenever you have had a name change, you will need proof of that (marriage certificat for example)
Social Security Card or W2
Provide proof of residency, 2 documents are needed here (for example bank statement and cancelled check)
Document with a written signature (passport, drivers license).
If you have a valid passport, you need NOT have the Real ID, as long as you will always travel with your passport, even on domestic flights. You can also always enter a Federal institution with your passport.