Obtaining an Illinois State ID
Where to Apply
Secretary of State’s Office
100 West Randolph St. (Concourse level)
Chicago, IL 60601
The Secretary of State’s office is open Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The cost of the ID is $20.
What to Bring
Download the Acceptable Identification Documents information to see a listing of the documents you will need. Normally, the following are needed for international students applying for the Illinois State ID.
- Group A, Written Signature: Passport
- Group B, Date of Birth: U.S. Visa
- Group C, Social Security Number: Social Security Card or Non-SSA-1099 Form
- Group D, Residency: Letter on Official School Letterhead
International Student Office
Chicago Campus
Culbertson Hall, 2nd Floor
Contact Us
Brenda Cuellar, Assistant Dean of International Students
312-329-2230
iso@moody.edu