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SunSeeker

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

Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:10 PM

Aug 2019

You need to prove it's you by showing your Social Security card and birth certificate. Just show up with the originals so they can see them and scan them, then they give them right back to you on the spot. All you have to do to prove your residence address is show two different documents like a medical bill or a bank statement that shows your name and address. Then you're all set with a REAL ID driver's license and you don't have to worry about carrying around a passport. It doesn't cost extra. Why wouldn't you do it?

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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