The state of Illinois has issued about 300,000 Real ID’s since March. 

The program is up and running as a federal deadline looms to restrict domestic air travel to only people who have a Real ID or a passport. Secretary of State Jesse White says each person will decide if they want a Real ID or not.

There is a checklist on the Secretary of State’s website showing the extra documents you need to get a Real ID. The deadline on restricted air travel is October 1st, 2020.