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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Wed Aug 7, 2019, 01:23 PM Aug 2019

California's "RealID"? [View all]

I am renewing my driver's license.
I have a choice.
Renew online or come into a DMV building for the RealID if I ever want to fly.

Why are they doing this?

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv

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California's "RealID"? [View all] SHRED Aug 2019 OP

Sensenbrenner Nictuku Aug 2019 #1

Damn SHRED Aug 2019 #2

If you have a passport you don't need the REAL ID CountAllVotes Aug 2019 #3

Thank you for that clarification SHRED Aug 2019 #4

I just went through this CountAllVotes Aug 2019 #5

I don't why you wouldn't want a REAL ID. It's easy to get if you're already getting a license. SunSeeker Aug 2019 #6

One of the reasons is aquamarina Aug 2019 #7

But if you have to go in anyway for whatever reason, why wouldn't opt for REAL ID? SunSeeker Aug 2019 #9

Sure, if you had to go in aquamarina Aug 2019 #16

because .... CountAllVotes Aug 2019 #8

Because it's cheaper than a passport? Auggie Aug 2019 #10

It is their business if they need to know you're who you say you are. SunSeeker Aug 2019 #11

*them* CountAllVotes Aug 2019 #12

Well, you trusted the feds with your passport. SunSeeker Aug 2019 #14

I went today. Wanted to get the Real ID but didn't have physical paperwork needed stopbush Aug 2019 #20

I just got mine a few weeks ago. Control-Z Aug 2019 #13

At Least Calif has their act together Dr Vegas Aug 2019 #15

When i renewed my passport I also got a wallet ID Passport BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #17

When I applied for mine, I was told I needed to prove who I am . . . Journeyman Aug 2019 #18

People told me the DMV visit involves... Brother Buzz Aug 2019 #19