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Background-Bee1271 OP t1_iwgtrna wrote

I really have no intention of flying anywhere, let alone out of the country. I just wanted to know if the real id is just a waste of money. I know that if I were to travel anywhere I would just get a passport because it seems like the easiest/ most accepted form of identification.

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Jesus-Mcnugget t1_iwguj3h wrote

Real id is no additional cost, so not really a waste of money. It's just added documentation.

Also it's required if you ever have to enter any secure federal property. It's not just travel. Courthouses, military installations and most federal agencies that require ID will require the real ID compliant document starting in May.

Edit: correction: real ID is no additional cost for CDL but $10 for regular licenses. That's dumb.

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CSTeacher232 t1_iwgw5bd wrote

>it's required if you ever have to enter any secure federal property. It's not just travel. Courthouses, military installations and most federal agencies

TIL the feds can't touch me as long as I don't get a real ID!

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Certified_Falafel t1_iwgx2n9 wrote

This is not 100% accurate.

There are many forms of ID that are accepted to enter federal properties, including a Passport.

See: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

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Jesus-Mcnugget t1_iwhbgzj wrote

Yes but they are all Real ID compliant. The Real ID Act isn't specifically about drivers licenses.

I didn't really mean you had to have the real ID driver's license, just that you have to have some form of compliant identification.

The thing is though, unless you're in the military or have some other form of federal government issued identification, your cheapest option is probably going to be to get the DL or state ID that's compliant.

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PiermontVillage t1_iwgwkun wrote

You have no intention of flying anywhere but you never know. Get the Real ID. You’ll have no regrets if you get it, but you might if you don’t.

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foodandart t1_iwj2fhi wrote

A passport is the realest American ID one can have, as it is issued by the State Department. Get one. It's valid everywhere on earth.

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