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In reply to the discussion: You Need A Real-ID Or Passport For Domestic Flights Starting Oct. 1, 2020 [View all]rzemanfl
(29,556 posts)59. Well, fuck. If mine ever had a raised seal, it doesn't anymore. n/t
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You Need A Real-ID Or Passport For Domestic Flights Starting Oct. 1, 2020 [View all]
babylonsister
Feb 2020
OP
In AZ you need an original/certified copy of your Birth Certificate and original SS card ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#8
I didn't meant these two things are all you need, those are just a couple things
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#33
I understand Sorry I came off wrong. It's kinda crazy everything they need
thinkingagain
Feb 2020
#40
That is essentially what the law Republicans have been trying to pass require.
Ms. Toad
Feb 2020
#45
I renewed my Florida driver's license twice while Real ID was in effect, but it still
rzemanfl
Feb 2020
#24
so, if i want to see my ssi counsler i need a passport? i hope someone challenges this
AllaN01Bear
Feb 2020
#3
If your license has a gold star on it you're good (yeah, kinda funny really) nt
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#12
Maybe req to show an SSN was added after you got yours ... they've been available in many states
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#22
You can do everything with the passport that you can with the RealID ... and more ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#26
I'm not saying you're wrong about what's required, I'm saying it's ridiculous ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#39
You definitely don't have to anymore I just ordered mine a little bit ago ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#48
When you apply for a passport, much more rigorous checks of your citizenship are applied ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#52
I would also point out that if you don't want one cause you don't fly often, there's a loophole ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#21
Get a passport card, it's $30 plus whatever the acceptance facility charges
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#43
I am genuinely outraged that we have to show a Social Security card
PoindexterOglethorpe
Feb 2020
#44
My point is that a SSN was NEVER intended to be used for ID. Period.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Feb 2020
#66
Actually, the last time I looked at the Real ID requirements for my state, NM,
PoindexterOglethorpe
Feb 2020
#68
Worst case: They have a process for people who don't have an ID, e.g. lost wallet
dalton99a
Feb 2020
#51