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In my state you still have a choice to pay more for a REAL ID, or just get a plain old drivers license.
by jtbayly 11mo ago
In my state you still have a choice to pay more for a REAL ID, or just get a plain old drivers license.
- ch_123 11mo agoAre there some onerous requirements for REAL IDs which require it to be more expensive, or is this a short-sighted money making scheme for the states?
- someguydave 11mo agoTo get a real ID you need to prove your citizenship, which is usually some combination of your birth certificate and/or passport or other IDs. Not really a big deal
- cosmicgadget 11mo agoBut does mean an office visit rather than (sometimes) a renewal by mail.
- someguydave 11mo agohaving reliable government IDs means that people will be inconvenienced
- JBlue42 11mo agoDepends on the state: https://www.usa.gov/real-id https://www.usa.gov/real-id