Updating Driver's License to "REAL ID??" - Page 2

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@MakeUpMaidnTo my understanding, the next time you renew your DL, you will automatically get the upgrade.

MakeUpMaidn · ‎09-02-2022

Wow! All this just caught me by surprise.

Our "Covid Phase" has forced me "out of the loop" from the oftentimes discovery addt'l info, or changes.

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Thank you!

mimomof4 · ‎03-08-2018

I have had a Real ID for quite some time. In Michigan we easily have the option for a Driver's license which can be used in place of a passport to drive into Canada. Maybe other states have that option as well. My drivers license has a Star on the top right corner indicating its a Real ID. You possibly could already have one and not know it.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

Your real ID does not take the place of your passport. You will always need a passport to go international, anywhere out of the US. The real ID is for domestic flghts only. I don't know the state requirements where you live but I'm pretty sure eventually we will all have to have a real ID instead of your regular license, that's why they keep extending the deadline. We got ours at least a couple years ago. We had to show our birth certificate, SS card and a "bill" addressed to each of us, ie: cable bill. It just took a little bit longer to achieve it rather than just a license renewal. Oh and FYI, we were able to do this at AAA.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

@MakeUpMaidnyou do not need RealID to vote, only to fly within the US or to enter a Federal Building. A passport will also suffice for flying, not sure about entering Federal Buildings. I just didn't want to risk losing my passport when I was traveling.

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I finally got mine back in May when my DL expired. I tried before, but there was ony one faciity in my County and it was aso the facility where they did testing for Drivers Licenses. I stood in line and got a number. Then, when it was finally my turn to go, I had forgotten my Social Security Card, so I said (well I can't say what I said), but I went to the facility 10 minutes from my house and just renewed my DL there.

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They have exteneded the deadline several times. Around here they're called StarID. There should be a website for your state that tells you what documents can be used to verify you.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@MakeUpMaidnThis has been around for a long time. I'm surprised you haven't heard of it. It's been well publicized and on local news for a long time.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

I carry my passport wherever "ID" is required...because there is someone else with the EXACT SAME NAME.

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MakeUpMaidn · ‎09-02-2022

@Love my grandkidswrote:
@MakeUpMaidnThis has been around for a long time. I'm surprised you haven't heard of it. It's been well publicized and on local news for a long time.

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@Love my grandkids

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You & me both!

I'm surprised I havent heard of this either.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

What planet do you come from? They have been talking about REAL ID'S for many years. The date keeps getting pushed back. My sister and I were talking about getting one for her just in case she wants to go on vacation with us this summer. She has a state ID but not a REAL ID. I have a passport so I'm all set.