The State Board of Education does not issue birth certificates or State IDs.
Copies of Birth Certificates of individuals born in the State of Illinois may be obtained from the Illinois Department of Public Health - Vital Records.
A person qualifies for the no-fee birth certificate, if he or she is considered homeless as defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11302 or ;42 U.S.C. 11434a(2). The record is provided free of charge to the legal representative requesting the document. See Helping Persons Experiencing Homelessness Get an Illinois Birth Certificate.
A person qualifies for the no-fee identification card, if he or she is considered homeless as defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act,
42 U.S.C. 11302 or
42 U.S.C. 11434a(2). This card is issued free of charge with the
proper documentation
to show proof of legal name, date of birth, social security number, and signature. The individual must also bring a completed
Homeless Status Certification which must be filled out by a homeless service provider or an attorney.
