ChiFish Posted May 30, 2016 at 11:36 PM Share Posted May 30, 2016 at 11:36 PM I'm a 19 year old from Illinois who is looking into obtaining a FOID card. I know that, in order for an individual under the age of 21 to obtain a FOID, that individual most obtain a parent's or guardian's signature. My situation, however, is not standard. My parents relocated to the state of Georgia in 2014 while I chose to remain in Illinois and live with family (namely my maternal grandparents and uncle). Is there any way I could obtain my FOID without a parent cosigning? Could a grandparent or my uncle cosign? I apologize if I appear ignorant. I'm a bit new to this and thus am trying to take baby steps and be advised along the way. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:02 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:02 AM I think this should help: To be eligible for a FOID card, a person must be 21 years of age or have a parent or guardian sponsor that is eligible for a FOID card. An applicant must not be prohibited from possessing firearms in accordance with state or federal law. Look up the ISP phone number, I'm not at home right now, sorry.They can answer also. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaKoncepts aka CGS Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:04 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:04 AM I am not a lawyer. Your grandparents would have to become your legal guardians if that is even possible with a 19 year old. Or you would have to become unemancipated from your parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaKoncepts aka CGS Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:11 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:11 AM (217) 782-7980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumperj Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:11 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 12:11 AM (edited) The only number I've got is the non-emergency number in Effingham if it will help...(217) 782-7980. It's the FOID inquiry number. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck and be safe Edited May 31, 2016 at 12:15 AM by jumperj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtr100 Posted May 31, 2016 at 01:17 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 01:17 AM Probably not - there have been cases where people have tried - the state stalls and delays until you become 21 then moves to dismiss as you no longer have standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerDave6 Posted May 31, 2016 at 01:50 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 01:50 AM You can try another lawsuit, but you will be 21 by the time it's decided. http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=38962&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted May 31, 2016 at 02:10 AM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 02:10 AM I'm a 19 year old from Illinois who is looking into obtaining a FOID card. I know that, in order for an individual under the age of 21 to obtain a FOID, that individual most obtain a parent's or guardian's signature. My situation, however, is not standard. My parents relocated to the state of Georgia in 2014 while I chose to remain in Illinois and live with family (namely my maternal grandparents and uncle). Is there any way I could obtain my FOID without a parent cosigning? Could a grandparent or my uncle cosign? I apologize if I appear ignorant. I'm a bit new to this and thus am trying to take baby steps and be advised along the way. Thank you! You should give it a try. It's only $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Johnson Posted May 31, 2016 at 01:30 PM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 01:30 PM ChiFish, Welcome and Good luck to you.This situation is so wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo69 Posted May 31, 2016 at 03:04 PM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 03:04 PM The only time you can carry a gun legally at 18 is to fight these wars the banksters and politicians create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm Posted May 31, 2016 at 05:46 PM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 05:46 PM Mail the form to your parents out of state so they can sign and have it notarized. Then they can mail it to you or ISP, depending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted May 31, 2016 at 05:57 PM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 05:57 PM Let us know what you find out when you call the ISP. Hopefully one of your grandparents could be your "sponsor guardian". But Illinois certainly doesn't make it easy. Mail the form to your parents out of state so they can sign and have it notarized. Then they can mail it to you or ISP, depending.<-- Or that. I don't think it says your parents have to be in the United States. It would add some time, but no reason they couldn't sign it and notarize it out-of-country, and then mail it back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted May 31, 2016 at 05:59 PM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 05:59 PM Mail the form to your parents out of state so they can sign and have it notarized. Then they can mail it to you or ISP, depending. I think the parent/guardian has to be eligible for a FOID as well... not likely, with his parents living in Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm Posted May 31, 2016 at 06:48 PM Share Posted May 31, 2016 at 06:48 PM Except for the residency requirements, they should accept it. But then again, this is Illinois... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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