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I don't know about Wisconsin, but in my state RealID is entirely optional. When you get a driver's license (or state ID/"Non-driver's license") you have the opt
by Ancapistani 4y ago
I don't know about Wisconsin, but in my state RealID is entirely optional. When you get a driver's license (or state ID/"Non-driver's license") you have the option to have your fingerprints taken to receive a RealID compliant ID, or not, in which case your ID is valid for only state purposes.
I'm a natural-born US citizen, and I opted not to get a RealID-compliant state ID. I have no need for it. I use my driver's license for most things and my passport card when I fly domestic. A RealID-compliant state ID offers me no benefit.
- kevin_thibedeau 4y agoFingerprints aren't required for RealID. That's some nanny state BS your local government has added on. They aren't even needed for an Enhanced license for N.Am. border crossings.
- Ancapistani 4y agoYeah, I'm aware of that. The point is that a state-issued RealID provides me with no benefit, so any amount of effort beyond "yeah, sure, I'll check this box" isn't worth it for me.
- nightpool 4y agoReally? The last time I renewed my driver's license, I just got a RealID compliant license automatically, with no fingerprinting involved whatsoever. There wasn't any talk about making it "optional". That sounds like whatever state you're in completely perverted the goals of the RealID program (possibly to sabotage adoption?)