Undocumented migrants can now get a driver’s license in Illinois. Here’s how:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Starting Monday, July 1st, migrants who have illegally entered the United States and are living in Illinois can receive a standard driver’s license or state ID.

Previously, undocumented migrants were able to obtain a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL), adorned with a purple stripe and the words “Not Valid for Identification.”

According to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, “That purple marker has become a ‘Scarlet Letter,’ potentially exposing them to judgment, discrimination or immigration enforcement.”

Illinois provides limited cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

“This legislation is a significant step in eliminating the barriers to opportunity that many undocumented immigrants face,” said Gov. JB Pritzker upon the bill’s signing. “We’re ensuring every eligible individual can obtain a driver’s license, making our roads safer, decreasing stigma, and creating more equitable systems for all.”

Illinois will join numerous states with similar processes, including California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Colorado.

The Secretary of State’s Office said more than 300,000 Illinois residents have a TVDL. According to Giannoulias, the new license will encourage more people to get one, making the roads safer.

The standard driver’s license for noncitizens will have the words “Federal Limits Apply” and do not give an individual the ability to vote or receive a REAL ID required for air travel.

The new license will allow undocumented migrants to fill prescriptions, open a bank account, or apply for housing, according to officials.

Applicants must have lived in Illinois for more than a year to be eligible to receive a driver’s license and provide a passport or consular card, proof of residency, and proof of insurance at a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility.

Those wishing to replace their TVDL card can apply online .

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