Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Practice Exam

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What is required to apply for a FOID card online?

  1. A digital photo, driver's license, and Social Security number

  2. Fingerprints and a background check

  3. Only a valid email address

  4. Proof of completion of a firearms training course

The correct answer is: A digital photo, driver's license, and Social Security number

To apply for a FOID card online, it is indeed necessary to provide a digital photo, a valid driver's license number, and your Social Security number. This combination of requirements is essential for verifying your identity and ensuring that you meet the eligibility criteria set by the state. The digital photo helps confirm your identity visually, the driver's license provides a government-issued identification verification, and the Social Security number aids in background checks to ensure that you are legally allowed to possess firearms. The other options, while they contain elements relevant to firearm ownership, do not directly pertain to the specific requirements for an online FOID card application. Fingerprints and background checks, for example, are part of the overall process but are not required at the moment of online application. Having just a valid email address would not fulfill the necessary identification and verification needs, and proof of firearms training is not a prerequisite for the FOID card itself, although it may be needed for certain other firearm purchases or permits.