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darkwoke215 t1_j8xlp9q wrote

There is information on the state website: keywords 'real ID pennsylvania what to bring' or however you do searches. Not trying to be a smart-aleck; it's how I found information. I went down to the Oregon Ave license center on 4th st in the shopping plaza; and was in an out within 45 minutes. They are well organized and my Real Id came in the mail within a week. Make sure to listen for your number though when you are there!

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kookadelphia t1_j8xm4wz wrote

I got you no worries. I honestly was just looking on the website and found everything very confusing. They use terms like over the counter and in the mail. Also if I'm renewing do I need to bring all the stuff again? Appreciate the help. Def going to the one on Oregon. I I guess I'll just bring more than what I actually think I need lol

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darkwoke215 t1_j8xzoeq wrote

I think it was: birth certificate, old/current license, proof of residence like utility bill, and social security card.

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John_EightThirtyTwo t1_j8zkdln wrote

I didn't think you'd need those things to renew. Just when you first get the Real ID.

I'd expect you to be good with the expiring (but not yet expired) license and the camera card.

Source: none. I'm just speculating.

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darkwoke215 t1_j8zmzib wrote

I needed them to switch from regular license to Real ID. Yeah maybe you don't need them to renew.

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Sombotik t1_j8xozkm wrote

I was able to renew my license to real ID online. They had my stuff on file and sent it via mail. Super painless.

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kookadelphia t1_j8xpdhn wrote

We attempted to do that a couple weeks ago, and after we submitted and paid, they still sent us camera cards and mentioned we had to go in person. It has been a while since I have had my picture taken for an ID. im guessing they want a more current photo.

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CathedralEngine t1_j8y4a2t wrote

Yeah, you need a new photo every 4 years. I don’t think you’ll need any additional documents besides the camera card, since they have it on file.

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gia_is_a_penguin t1_j8zr9mn wrote

This is probably true but I must have slipped through the cracks. My license expired in 2020 during the pandemic and they just let me get a new one by mail (with my old picture). A couple months ago I decided to get the real-id and went through the online channel for it. They approved it and my expiration date was extended to 2028. I will have a picture of ~19 year old me on my id when I'm ~30.

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CathedralEngine t1_j8zsf9t wrote

Yeah, when you get a Real ID before your current ID expires, they extend the expiration by 4 years.

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gia_is_a_penguin t1_j8zssqw wrote

You know what I definitely read your comment wrong. I thought you said you need a new photo every 4 years! Not that they expired every 4 😂 oops

But yeah for further reference for anyone else. anyone who got their first id after 2002 (I believe) you can apply to get the real-id online and they will let you know if they need any extra info and if not you’ll just get approved.

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HowIMetYourMurder t1_j8xvyhe wrote

I brought my passport instead of my birth certificate but they said it “wasnt verified”. So I either had to come back with my birth certificate or have them send my passport to Harrisburg to be verified. I thought they were fucking with me but I guess its a thing in a few states. I looked it up a long time ago but I think it was because because I wasn’t born in PA or something related to that. So I would recommend bring your birth certificate as well.

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DrJPepper t1_j8yfah7 wrote

To renew when you already have one, you literally just need the camera card. You don't even need your old ID lol.

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porkchameleon t1_j8xmjtm wrote

It's not "confusing" - it's literally a one pager at the top of search results:

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID/Pages/REAL-ID-Document-Check.aspx

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kookadelphia t1_j8xmmr0 wrote

I'm sorry I'm not as smart as you.

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Onefotccn t1_j8xtd9h wrote

This guy is on every Philly post and an ass in about 80% of the posts.

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porkchameleon t1_j8xvz3r wrote

I measured it being thereabout 69%, but I agree - those are rookie numbers.

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kookadelphia t1_j8xn2p0 wrote

It also says you need three documents. Proof of ID, social security card, and proof of address. Wasn't sure if I needed to bring all this if I was renewing.

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John_EightThirtyTwo t1_j8zkqak wrote

>It's not "confusing"

You're confused. That's the instructions for getting Real ID for the first time, not for renewing a driver's license.

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porkchameleon t1_j8zmcpk wrote

What are you trying to say? If one brings all the paperwork that is initially required for the REAL ID to renew one - they won't be able to get it?

The resource I linked is a catch-all for getting a REAL ID, for the first time or to renew one. There's no need to breed further confusion by splitting hairs trying to understand bureaucracy.

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