Get a certified copy of your birth certificate. Have any recognizable bill sent to your new address.All documents must contain full residence address. The requirement is to verify Illinois residency, not a person's address of record. Examples of proof that you live in Chicago (must show your name and address):. • Driver's license. Step 4 of 6: Provide Proof of Residency. To establish proof of Illinois residency, you must present TWO documents that contain your residence address. At least 3 points of documents establishing the Applicant's identity and one document proving residency in the City of Chicago.