Illinois model release form
Generate a model release tuned to Illinois shoots, reflecting the state's Right of Publicity Act. Preview free; unlock the branded, editable version once.
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A release built for Illinois shoots
Illinois protects a person's identity by statute. The Illinois Right of Publicity Act (765 ILCS 1075) gives an individual control over the commercial use of their identity and requires consent for that use. A signed model release is the consent the Act expects.
Illinois is also the state most associated with biometric privacy. The Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14, BIPA) governs the collection of biometric identifiers such as faceprints, which is part of why image use in Illinois draws extra attention. Worth being precise here: a model release addresses publicity and likeness, not biometrics. It is not a BIPA-compliance document, and SignedShoot does not present it as one. The form below builds an Illinois model release under the Right of Publicity Act.
You answer a few questions and SignedShoot generates the release. The preview is a complete, watermarked document; paying once adds your branding. SignedShoot provides document templates, not legal advice.
What the Illinois release covers — and what it does not
The generated Illinois release records the subject's consent to the commercial use of their identity under the Right of Publicity Act. It names the photographer and subject, sets the usage scope and term, and does not address biometric data — BIPA is a separate regime, and this release is not a substitute for it.
For a subject under 18, consent comes from a parent or guardian. Use the minor model release generator for Illinois shoots involving children; it carries the guardian-consent block and serves the "minor model release Illinois" intent. The watermarked preview is free; unlocking gives you an editable .docx and a clean PDF. This reflects standard industry practice and is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What law governs a model release in Illinois?
- The Illinois Right of Publicity Act, 765 ILCS 1075, which gives a person control over the commercial use of their identity and requires consent for that use. A signed model release is the consent the Act expects.
- Is a model release a BIPA-compliance document?
- No. BIPA (740 ILCS 14) governs biometric identifiers like faceprints — a separate regime. A model release addresses publicity and likeness only. SignedShoot does not present this release as a substitute for BIPA compliance.
- Why is biometric privacy relevant to Illinois photography?
- BIPA is why image use in Illinois draws extra scrutiny, but it governs collecting biometric data, not photographing someone. A model release covers the publicity and likeness side; biometric questions are a different matter entirely.
- Does this page cover minors in Illinois?
- No. A subject under 18 cannot consent for themselves, so a parent or guardian must sign. Use the minor model release generator for Illinois shoots involving children.
- What does the Illinois model release cost?
- The watermarked PDF preview is free. Unlocking this release type is $29; all seven release types are $49 with the Forms Pack. Both are one-time, with no subscription.
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