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jberryhill

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61. Yeah, after 61 years things don't always stick up like they used to

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Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:20 PM

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You Need A Real-ID Or Passport For Domestic Flights Starting Oct. 1, 2020 [View all] babylonsister Feb 2020 OP

Should not be a big deal brokephibroke Feb 2020 #1

I had no idea until I read this. nt babylonsister Feb 2020 #2

It's been posted at airport check points for years brokephibroke Feb 2020 #6

Haven't traveled much in a few babylonsister Feb 2020 #19

If your last name on your birth certificate is different now... FarPoint Feb 2020 #47

I was married but babylonsister Feb 2020 #55

not all. AllaN01Bear Feb 2020 #4

In AZ you need an original/certified copy of your Birth Certificate and original SS card ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #8

In Washington it's thinkingagain Feb 2020 #27

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

very easy to get SS card Skittles Feb 2020 #30

I had the card that my SS card detached from- Alliepoo Feb 2020 #57

A lot of people don't nuxvomica Feb 2020 #11

It was a royal pain for me - Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #20

Are there any states that currently require a RealID to vote? mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #36

That is essentially what the law Republicans have been trying to pass require. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #45

Yes, well said Blues Heron Feb 2020 #41

I renewed my Florida driver's license twice while Real ID was in effect, but it still rzemanfl Feb 2020 #24

At least there is time. brokephibroke Feb 2020 #28

My certified copy of my birth certificate is 61 years old and looks it. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #31

Your old certified birth certificate might no longer be acceptable. jberryhill Feb 2020 #56

Well, fuck. If mine ever had a raised seal, it doesn't anymore. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #59

Yeah, after 61 years things don't always stick up like they used to jberryhill Feb 2020 #61

Places to put them are harder to find as well. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #62

And that started happening a while after getting that marriage certificate! jberryhill Feb 2020 #63

Also, thank you. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #60

so, if i want to see my ssi counsler i need a passport? i hope someone challenges this AllaN01Bear Feb 2020 #3

You may already have the right id brokephibroke Feb 2020 #5

If your license has a gold star on it you're good (yeah, kinda funny really) nt mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #12

I had to provide True Blue American Feb 2020 #9

Secured Federal Gov't building to be specific ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #14

Just got mine this week Zeus69 Feb 2020 #7

Valid US passport and two documents should've been enough ... (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #10

Would've thought Zeus69 Feb 2020 #15

Really? WOW ... I guess probably all states do then ... that's silly ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #16

I haven't had a ss card in decades brokephibroke Feb 2020 #17

Maybe req to show an SSN was added after you got yours ... they've been available in many states mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #22

Passport does not prove social security number. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #23

I just ordered a new ss card on line brokephibroke Feb 2020 #25

I still have the first one I got 50 years ago. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #34

I will lose anything brokephibroke Feb 2020 #37

You can do everything with the passport that you can with the RealID ... and more ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #26

I'll let you argue with the state of Ohio, then. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #32

I'm not saying you're wrong about what's required, I'm saying it's ridiculous ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #39

I had to show an actual ss card to get my passport last time Blues Heron Feb 2020 #46

You definitely don't have to anymore I just ordered mine a little bit ago ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #48

Cool, mine was a while back maybe nine years Blues Heron Feb 2020 #50

If they did issue a real ID based on passport, Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #49

When you apply for a passport, much more rigorous checks of your citizenship are applied ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #52

I agree as to their motives n/t Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #54

Got mine last year shanti Feb 2020 #13

It can be expensive and frustrating for those people who haven't Backseat Driver Feb 2020 #18

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

I had all the documentation to get a real id... forgotmylogin Feb 2020 #29

Easy to get a new card. dhol82 Feb 2020 #38

Thanks for the advice! (n/t) forgotmylogin Feb 2020 #64

Get a passport card, it's $30 plus whatever the acceptance facility charges mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #43

Thanks for the advice! (n/t) forgotmylogin Feb 2020 #65

My husband and I went in together. MuseRider Feb 2020 #35

If you're over 18. Igel Feb 2020 #42

I am genuinely outraged that we have to show a Social Security card PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #44

California says a W-2 is okay for SS number musette_sf Feb 2020 #58

My point is that a SSN was NEVER intended to be used for ID. Period. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #66

I think a valid passport should supersede all the other requirements musette_sf Feb 2020 #67

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

I have to renew my license in June and already gathered the required paperwork Siwsan Feb 2020 #53