What happens at the door
Every dispensary here checks ID before you reach the sales floor, and this page of our Illinois dispensary guide covers what to bring. The law requires the store to scan your ID with an electronic reader to confirm your age and that the ID is real.
If your ID can't be scanned, the store can still look it over by hand and decide. Expect a quick check at the door and a second look at the register.
Will my ID work?
Tap what's in your wallet. The state's rule accepts any government ID, foreign or domestic, that shows your name, photo and date of birth.
AcceptedIllinois license or state ID
Accepted everywhere, as long as it's current and you're 21.
AcceptedOut-of-state license
Accepted. You'll be sold the visitor limit, which is half the resident amount.
AcceptedPassport
Accepted. The state's rule names passports, foreign or domestic, and the visitor limit applies.
AcceptedChicago CityKey
Accepted. Municipal ID cards are on the state's list of valid IDs.
AcceptedConsular or tribal ID
Accepted. Consular ID cards and tribal IDs are both on the state's list.
AcceptedGreen card or visa
Accepted. Permanent resident cards and visas with your photo and date of birth count.
AcceptedMilitary ID
Generally accepted, since any government photo ID with your date of birth counts. If the scanner can't read it, it's the store's call.
Ask firstPaper temporary license
Only if it shows your photo and date of birth. Most paper temps don't, so bring another valid photo ID.
Turned awayExpired ID
Turned away. Illinois doesn't accept expired IDs.
Turned awayPhoto of your ID
Turned away. The store has to scan or inspect the physical card.
AcceptedUnder 21 with a medical card
Accepted at medical counters with your registry card and photo ID.
Turned awayTagging along under 21
Turned away. Nobody under 21 goes in unless they're a registered patient.
- Accepted
- Ask first
- Turned away
