Accepted proofs of identity
To get any University of Illinois photo ID, you must present one form of physical identification listed below. ID Centers and ID Offices do not accept digital IDs, or copies or photos of IDs. The full name shown on your proof of identity must match the name on your record in Banner. Any legal name changes or corrections must first be made through the appropriate office.
All proofs of identity must be current or no more than one year expired, and they must include a recognizable photo of you.
Passports and passport cards
- U.S. passport
- U.S. passport card
- Foreign passport
Driver's licenses and ID cards
- Driver's license or learner's permit issued by a state or territory of the United States
- Driver's license or learner's permit issued by a Canadian province or territory
- ID card issued by a state or territory of the United States
- ID card issued by a Canadian province or territory
- U.S. or Canadian military ID
- U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document
- Enhanced Tribal Card
- Global Entry Card
Citizenship and immigration documents
- I-197 U.S. Citizen ID Card
- I-551 Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or Alien Registration Card
- I-766 Employment Authorization
Consular identification
- Matricula Consular (Mexican Consulate) card
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