As for the Illinois Real ID requirements, yes, you must present two (2) documents that contain your residence address to establish proof of Illinois residency. Don't have utility bills?A document listed in Group 1 or 2 that contains the full residence address is acceptable as proof of residency. Account numbers must be visible. The requirement is to verify Illinois residency, not a person's address of record. You must complete all the questions below and provide all the documents requested below for your response to be considered complete. Pass Required Tests: Applicants must complete a Verification of Residency form and pass vision, written, and road tests. The Illinois Secretary of State's office accepts a variety of documents as valid proof. ♢Does not qualify for REAL ID. Group D: Proof of residency. For an independent student to be considered a resident of Illinois they must have physically resided in Illinois for 12 continuous full months.