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TommyT139

(982 posts)

5. Real ID?

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2025, 11:02 PM

Feb 4

If they were referring to Real ID, thanks for the driver's license/passport connection. That is good to know.

Real ID won't just be needed for domestic flights -- it will also be required for entry into some municipal buildings, at least in my state.

Another option is to get a more portable version of your passport on card form. Works like a passport,fits into your wallet like a driver's license.

Edited to add info link:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html

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Renewed my drivers license today. Was asked, do I want True ID added? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Feb 4 OP

I was glad... 2naSalit Feb 4 #1

Do you mean Real ID? Nt spooky3 Feb 4 #2

RealID or passport will be required even for domestic flights.. Permanut Feb 4 #3

2027 for flights now but they may start hassling about it after May IbogaProject Feb 5 #15

Link? DHS still states May 7th. BadgerKid Feb 5 #24

Rather than postpone they will just start a "phase in" IbogaProject Feb 5 #28

Real ID will become a requirement to fly even domestically newdeal2 Feb 4 #4

Real ID? TommyT139 Feb 4 #5

I just carry my passport with me. It's no big deal to do, imo. Raftergirl Feb 4 #6

I'm on my 3rd passport (with added pages), OAITW r.2.0 Feb 4 #7

If you mean Real ID - Ms. Toad Feb 4 #8

Thanks Ms. Toad on clarifying the situation. I wonder if Elon Musk knows this? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 4 #10

Since there isn't any link between the two, Ms. Toad Feb 4 #11

I carry a passport card. nilram Feb 4 #9

The two aren't linked. n/t. Ms. Toad Feb 4 #12

A Real ID is free while a Passport book costs $165 MichMan Feb 5 #13

Cost me an additional $25 in ME today, OAITW r.2.0 Feb 5 #14

No cost here MichMan Feb 5 #16

The worst part was a 90 minutes wait. Cuz I didn't pre-register online. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 5 #18

Border states have something beyond RealID if you request it IbogaProject Feb 5 #17

Really, really ID? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 5 #20

Enhanced Driver's Licence for land and water crossings IbogaProject Feb 5 #29

They already have the info Renew Deal Feb 5 #19

LOL, exactly. And they know our posting on DU now. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 5 #21

We got the passport book and card as usual Meowmee Feb 5 #22

It's a damn shame we even have to worry about "how will Elon use it". calimary Feb 5 #23

And soon they will push that for voting JCMach1 Feb 5 #25

You should have answered yes. FSogol Feb 5 #26

I have Real ID and a passport card Freddie Feb 5 #27