[header] How to get an illinois state id [title] Get your social security card, military record, or driver's license record. [step] You will need proof of your social security number to apply for a state identification card. The best option is your actual social security card. 
If you don't have it, you can use valid government documents that contain it, such as an existing illinois driver's license record or military records. [substeps] You cannot bring a copy of the card or just have the number.