Illinois Form DSD A 276: Remove Suppressed Info – Illinois judicial officers and eligible public officials who previously requested suppression of their personal information from Secretary of State records can later reverse that protection using Form DSD A 276. This official Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) document allows the removal of suppressed data from driver’s license, state ID, vehicle registration, and related Notary records held by the Driver Services and Vehicle Services departments.
The form is part of Illinois’ privacy protections under the Judicial Privacy Act and related public official safety laws. It is designed specifically for situations where a prior suppression request (typically Form DSD A 275 for judicial officers) is no longer needed—most commonly when a family member moves out of the shared residence or the officer wishes to restore public access to certain details.
What Is Form DSD A 276?
Form DSD A 276 is the official “Request to Remove Suppressed Personal Information – For Judicial Officer” issued by the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Department. It is used exclusively to lift previously applied suppressions of personal information from SOS-maintained records.
According to the form itself, it should be used only after a prior Request to Suppress Personal Information (DSD A 275) has been filed. The form covers:
- Driver’s license or state ID card records
- Vehicle registration information
- Related Notary records held by the Secretary of State
Important limitation: This form applies solely to Driver Services, Vehicle Services, and Notary records. It does not affect records held by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts or other government agencies. For those, contact the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts directly.
Official download link (current version): https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a276.pdf
Who Can Use Form DSD A 276?
The form is intended for:
- Current or former judicial officers in Illinois who previously suppressed their personal information
- Eligible public officials in related categories who filed a prior suppression request
- Family members whose information was suppressed because they resided with the judicial officer, when those family members no longer live at the same address
Eligible judicial officers typically include judges and associated judges of the Illinois Circuit Courts, appellate and supreme court justices, and certain administrative law judges, consistent with the Illinois Judicial Privacy Act (705 ILCS 90/).
“Personal information” under these protections generally includes home address, home or mobile telephone numbers, personal email addresses, Social Security number, financial account information, marital status, and the identity of children under age 18.
When Should You File Form DSD A 276?
Common reasons to file include:
- A spouse, child, parent, or blood relative who previously shared the residence and had information suppressed has moved out
- The judicial officer no longer wishes the suppression to remain in effect for specific records
- Changes in circumstances that make continued suppression unnecessary for certain family members or vehicles
Note that if the judicial officer changes residence or status, a new suppression form may be required rather than (or in addition to) a removal request.
How to Complete Form DSD A 276?
The form is straightforward. Follow these steps carefully:
- Header information — Enter the judicial officer’s full name, driver’s license or ID card number, judicial title, and indicate whether the officer is a Notary (Yes/No).
- Section 1 – Request to remove suppression — List the names of the judicial officer and any family members no longer residing with the officer whose information should be unsuppressed.
- Part A – Driver’s License or ID Card — For each person, provide:
- Full name
- Driver’s license or ID card number
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Part B – Vehicle Registration Information — For each vehicle to be unsuppressed, list:
- License plate number
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle year and make
- Identification Presented — Note any identification shown when submitting the form.
- Signature and date — The judicial officer or public official must sign and date the form.
Facility staff will complete the bottom section (facility name/number and date received).
How to Submit Form DSD A 276?
Completed forms may be submitted by:
- Email to: [email protected]
- Mail or in person to:
Driver Services — Field Headquarters
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62723
Phone: 217-782-7044
Always use the most current version of the form available on the official Illinois Secretary of State website. Forms are fillable PDFs; download and complete them using Adobe Acrobat Reader for best results.
Official publications and forms list: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/allpubs.html
Related Forms and Additional Resources
Illinois maintains parallel forms for different categories of protected individuals:
- DSD A 275 — Request to Suppress Personal Information – For Judicial Officer
- DSD A 407 — Request to Suppress Personal Information – For Public Official
- DSD A 411 — Request to Remove Suppressed Personal Information – For Public Official
- Form I 284 — Public Official Request for Removal of Personal Information (for Index Department records outside Driver/Vehicle Services)
For broader public official privacy protections under the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act, additional requests may need to be directed to the Illinois Secretary of State Index Department or other agencies.
Main Illinois Secretary of State website: https://www.ilsos.gov
Important Notes and Limitations
- This form does not automatically remove information from non-SOS sources (court websites, other state agencies, private data brokers, etc.).
- Suppression and removal requests are not retroactive in all contexts and do not override federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) permissible uses.
- False statements on the form may carry legal consequences.
- Keep a copy of the completed and submitted form for your records.
For questions about judicial privacy beyond SOS records, contact the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts at 217-782-7770.