 So you've got one of those fake IDs, and you're planning on going to the bars this weekend with your friends. Know the facts first. In Illinois, if you get caught with a fake, your actual driver's license will be suspended for one year. It can also mean up to three years in prison and a $25,000 fine. In fact, in the last two years, more than 1,200 people have had their driver's licenses suspended for using or making fakes. And if you're thinking about going to the same overseas company your buddy found on the Internet to get a good-looking ID, don't.