Additional questions should be directed to the Illinois Secretary of State by calling 800-252-8980, which is toll-free within Illinois, or by checking the states REAL ID website. The TSA website lists Global Entry, Nexus, Sentri, Fast, and TSA PreCheck as trusted traveler programs, but it is not clear if the TSA pre-check can be used instead of the REAL ID for flying domestically. This notes when copies or originals are necessary and also has recommendations on alternatives if you dont have the recommended residency documents or if you use a P.O. You will always need your passport book or card to travel internationally. However you can only renew online if you: If renewing online, your driver's license will be delivered to the address currently on record within 15 business days. We will not have utility, mortgage, lease, employment proof. You dont have to wait until yours is set to expire. Under Review means they are reviewing the extension. The Illinois SOS has begun issuing federally-compliant REAL ID cards in addition to non-compliant cards.As of October 1, 2021, the REAL ID will function as federal identification for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildingsyour standard ID card will not after this date. Please make sure you bring the federally required documents (see question 2). Christy, Since you already have a new drivers license, my guess would be that you should not have to keep that appointment, but I would contact your local DMV just to make certain. 4. Just a yes or no, please. We know a lot of you are concerned that you will lose the ability to fly, drive, or vote as a result of the REAL ID Act, but this isnt the case. They can get a Real ID card or keep their standard license or identification card, Haupt said. Hello, I was reviewing the information and see where the effective date has changed from October 2020 to October 2021. Weve updated our chart with the correct website. After May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID (or another TSA-approved ID) to fly both domestically and internationally. Please refer to the other TSA-approved forms of ID that weve noted in the article. Will they still accept it as one of the docs? That is correct. According to the state, the fee for a REAL ID is the same as it is for a standard Illinois driver's license or state ID. This card might be best for someone who does not fly or visit military bases or secure federal facilities. She is planning to fly in Sept 2019 to New York and back. They want me to voluntarily give up my class A so I can renew my class C, so I walked out of there. I live in Maryland and have read scary stories along the lines of: If I am stopped for a traffic violation and do not have a Real ID-compliant license, my license will be confiscated. I would recommend that you contact your local license-issuing department in order to help you with this. In fact, you will need to go in person to get your REAL ID. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Reissue Fee. Hi John, I dont know how you renewed your DL last year, but in order to obtain a REAL ID you must show up in person at a DMV with all of the documents weve listed above. But she did not have to provide any additional information. I have a flight from Virginia to California on 5/22 and come back to Virginia on 6/4. So more time and paperwork. Do my two boys ages 13 and 15 need passports to take a flight there? Where do I go to apply for a REAL ID DL/ID card? (I have the name I go by as middle name on my passport due to the process error a few years ago). I have a Class A license and went to renew it when I found I had to have everything the same as a REAL ID to renew it. How about totally upgrade even further? ** I am confused about the passport card. Hi Randy, thanks for documenting your experience trying to get a REAL ID. You wont need any of the additional documents you noted above. It states I, Archie Lee Gray, M.D., State Registrar Of vital statistics cover hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of the certificate of birth of the person herein, the original being on file in this office. My license was renewed in 2015 and expire in 2021. Do you have any information or direction of who I can speak to regarding getting a non-real ID drivers license or a law stating I cannot be forced into getting this? Thank you for taking the time to write an informative article and answer everyones questions. Shouldnt the verbiage read moved OUT one year to October 1, 2021, instead of BACK? Maybe another reader from FL can help out with their experience as well? Hope this answers your question! I recently was at the rock island arsenal trying to get on to go see a deceased family member and they turned me away because I did not have a real ID he said that I cant even use that ID at all except for driving but I have flown with it already Im not understanding how he can deny me to get on when its not even mandatory to have a real ID until October 1st? My renewal is in Jan. 2020, so can I renew this month since there us an opening at DMV? Go to your specific states DMV (listed above) to see requirements, but you will definitely need her name-change information. Whens the drop-dead date to update to a REAL ID if I fly domestically? You married Mr. Smith and took the name Lisa Smith. We have all the links listed above so you can have a good place to start! So, if its not extended beyond that date, does that mean that well need other forms of ID to fly starting on June 2, 2019? Hi Gary, unfortunately we arent associated with the Florida DHSMV, not sure how the renewal process works with relation to signatures, etc. Senior citizens do not have to pay the additional Real ID fee, which is typically $2. As long as you have your documentation in order (either the Passport, REAL ID, etc) then you should be set! I have a Maryland drivers license that was issued in 2017. CA has already announced its corrective action (they will be notified to bring a second proof of address at the next renewal), so its likely CA will move to either extension or compliant status after May 24. Do I require the additional Real ID document? Can I Transfer My REAL ID Between States? Thanks! Hope this helps! Can I then use the additional documents you mentioned for that? Hope this helps! Illinois REAL ID Requirements To obtain a REAL ID in Illinois, visit your local SOS office and provide*: Proof of identity. According to the DHS, the purpose of the REAL ID Act is to make ouridentity documents more consistent and secure. It provides a set of standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and other identity documents. 7. Example one: Your birth certificate is in the name of Jane Jones. These can be obtained or renewed to achieve REAL ID status with the same documentation required for drivers licenses. So I just renew my drivers license the usual way, am I correct? U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended the REAL ID deadline an additional year to May 3, 2023. That should not be an issue on international flights as long as the name on your ticket and the name on your passport match. Best of luck to you! Am I mistaken? If you have a valid U.S. passport or passport card, military ID or other federally approved identification, you may use it as your primary form of identification to board a domestic flight or to enter military bases or secure federal facilities. It may cost as little as $10 to as much as $80. I even went down to the DMV and spoke with them there. Do I still need to provide my birth certificate? And since you are from a state that is in compliance, note above that you still have some time (until Oct. 1, 2020) to get your real ID if not. I see this being a big security issue. Thanks for reading! You must present TWO documents that contain your residence address. Will the Illinois ID be acceptable? All driver licenses, including REAL ID driver licenses, cost $35 and ID cards cost $30. I was curious, is one able to obtain a Real ID if they are on Parole or Probation? Hi Randy, I will say that an official birth certificate or passport is usually required for US citizens to get a REAL ID. Enjoy your upcoming trip! My wife just renewed her drivers license in January of this year. Note that you will still need your U.S. passport in order to travel internationally. We would recommend reaching out to them directly as we cant offer much insight. Thank you for the info. Thank you. For example, recently CA got in trouble for only requiring one proof of residency instead of two, whoops! Can you clarify why the Real ID is not sufficient enough to cross back over from Mexico when the docs you need to show proof of residency are a specific requirement to even obtain the REAL ID? In order to qualify for a REAL ID-compliant ID/license, you must fall under one of the following categories: Specifically, for undocumented immigrants, the DHS website notes that drivers licenses and identification cards can still be issued by the state, but not REAL IDs: Some states currently issue noncompliant cards to undocumented individuals. The best way to get a solid answer would be to contact your state directly at the links weve included in the article above. Ive heard that this has been the case in many states since these non-compliant IDs are still being issued. Thanks for reading! Thanks! She doesnt have wedding certificates or divorce papers to show her changes in names. I am in CA. You said that right! Its set by the state and the state also determines if the process for getting a REAL ID (when updating your drivers license) is a renewal, duplicate, or a new license. However, I was born in NJ and I have to order a new Birth Certificate as I can not find mine for a few years now. And dont have access to get a REAL ID but have a passport, but not from the USA? Hi Blanca, there are a few more details I would need from you in order to answer your question. It has to be mailed to a permanent address. This can obviously change if an additional extension is granted. A REAL ID card will cost the same as a driver's license ($30) or a state ID ($20). It was a recommendation from the 9/11 commission to the federal government, indicating they should, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as drivers licenses.. A REAL ID compliant ID is just your state-issued license. Glad to hear this Bryan! If I have a passport, do I need any other form of identification or any other documents to travel domestically and/or internationally? The extension relates to the state that your ID was issued in, not where you are flying in and out of. Shes a teacher at a public school would any of her employment documents be sufficient in place of the birth cert since shes a state employee? In your article, you listed Tennessee as a state that doesnt have a star on the REAL ID, that is incorrect. See our checklist above for examples of each of these items as well as more information on how to obtain a REAL ID. Ive been researching and cant seem to find any other examples. How long will a Real ID last? Hi Tim, your REAL ID would not be sufficient to either leave or re-enter the US from Canada. Must I do anything special when I renew my license? So as long as you have your documents in order, kids will not need a REAL ID. You are supposed to change over your ID (whichever you have an enhanced ID, REAL ID, and regular drivers license) over to the state where you currently reside, so you will have to go through the same process of going to your local DMV and providing documentation (including your old license) in your new state to get your enhanced license. Yes, you can fly with your regular license until October 1st, 2020. This means that your regular ID is good through at least then (or until Oct. 1, 2020 if additional extensions are granted). I reside in and was married in California. Other documentation such as a passport would be necessary. And yes, youre correct. The REAL ID DL/ID has a gold star in the upper right corner. This by itself should provide her with a REAL ID-compliant ID! Im from California and I have no passport, only my drivers license, and ID but both say federal limits apply. At the facility, youll get a temporary, secure paper DL/ID while the paperwork is being processed. If your state is REAL ID compliant, you will be able to use your state-issued ID at airports through October 1, 2020. From what youve described though, it doesnt seem like your mother needs to go through the process to update her ID to a REAL ID. Hi Doris, you are correct. Ultimately, we arent the DMV, so cant say with absolute certainty. Typically those can be requested directly from the county clerks office where you filed each of these documents. I wonder as Im from California and I have a domestic flight on April 10 which is after the deadline but theres no way I would be able to obtain a real ID before then as I had to order a new birth certificate and my Passport is expired. Applying for or receiving federal benefits, Being licensed by a state to drive or to rent a car, Entering federal facilities that do not require identification (including a defendants access to court proceedings, National Parks, and Social Security offices), Accessing health- or life-preserving services (including hospitals and health clinics), Participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigation, Ability to purchase alcohol, cash checks, or gamble, You want to fly with only your state-issued ID, You dont have a passport or another TSA-approved ID (listed below), You need to visit a secure federal facility, such as a military base, and dont have a military ID, You only need your ID for purposes of identification (ie. So my belief is that the printed card is actually nothing but another waste of our money! Do I need a passport to go to Mexico? Hi Carolyn. You should not need a REAL ID to get into a courthouse, and since you never fly, you should be fine with a standard ID. 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