Starting today you can get an Illinois driver’s license that you can actually travel with.

Your current state license is not compliant with the Federal Real ID Law and starting next October you won’t be able to use it at the airport.

And you will need a LOT of paperwork to get the new Illinois driver’s license so don’t show up to the DMV without all of this…

One birth certificate, passport or other doument proving your identity.

One social security card, pay stub, W-2 or something that proves your social security number.

Two bills, bank statements, rental agreements or other documents that prove your residency with your correct name and address.

One credit/debit card, current Illinois driver’s license, canceled check or something to prove your signature.

Wow. Just wow.