REAL ID CARD

                               

 Most travelers know the routine at the airport.  Before entering the security checkpoint you must show your boarding pass and a picture ID.  That is the law, but it will become more strict in Oct 2020.  At that time all states must comply with the Real ID Act.  If you want to board a commercial flight or enter some federal buildings and military bases you will need a Real ID card or something equivalent such as a passport or US military ID

The difference between Real ID and older forms of ID.  The new cards must have new security features and can only be issued after you provide your identity.  This must be handled at a DMV, unfortunately AAA cannot handle this.  You will need:

1.  Proof of your identity such as a birth certificate or passport.

2.  Evidence of your Social Security number with either a Social Security card or a W-2 form

3.  2 other documents attesting to your home address such as a rental agreement, utility bill or similar.  Everything must all match.

I thought I had all the correct information to give them; however, our utility bill, phone bill etc. was all in my husbands name.  Luckily I had my car registration that was in my name so all went well.

 If you have any concerns you can visit  dbs.gov/real-id