Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter emergency contact information on the database?
Anyone who has an Illinois driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card can enter his or her emergency contact information on the Emergency Contact Database.
Does the law require me to enter my information on the Emergency Contact Database?
No. The Emergency Contact Database allows you to sign up only if you wish your information to be made available to law enforcement and emergency personnel during an emergency situation where you cannot communicate for yourself. There is no law requiring you to enter your information.
If I have a driver’s license and an identification card, do I have to enter my information twice?
No. If a person holds more than one document, the contact information can be entered for both in one transaction. You can enter your driver’s license number and identification card where indicated and the contact information you provide will automatically be attached to both records.
Do the emergency contact names I enter have to be Illinois residents?
No. The individuals you list as your emergency contacts can live anywhere in the world.
Who has access to this information once I have entered it on the database?
Only law enforcement will be able to access this information once you have entered it and they will use it only in the case of an emergency where you may not be able to communicate with them directly.
What if I have entered my contact information but the address or phone number of one or more of my contacts has changed?
You can modify your contact information at your discretion. Should you wish to make changes, enter your driver’s license, instruction permit and/or identification card information where indicated on the screen and then re-enter your contact information with the changes. Any modifications you make will automatically override any previous information submitted.
What if I want to remove my emergency contact information from the database after I have provided it?
If you decide that you no longer wish to have your information entered in the Emergency Contact Database, you can go to the Secretary of State’s website and enter your driver’s license, instruction permit and/or identification card information. The screen will ask if you wish to “Modify” or “Delete” your information. Select the “Delete” option and you will receive a confirmation page indicating that your information has been deleted.
Does the Secretary of State’s office notify those individuals I have listed on the Emergency Contact Database about my wishes?
No. It is your responsibility to notify those individuals you have listed on the Emergency Contact Database about your actions.
Why are you asking for my e-mail address after I enter my contact information?
Providing an e-mail address is optional. If you wish to provide it, the Secretary of State’s Office will have the ability in the future to contact you as a convenience, to periodically remind you to update your information when needed. However, remember that keeping the information updated remains your responsibility.
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