Heads Up! Your Driver’s License Needs a Star If You Want To Travel Next Year

[GhostofDempsey]

Hmm that's not what I was told. The new one is required and the states deadline has passed. All states must comply.

As far as I can tell, you need the Real ID for flying, entering a federal building and in some states voting. I think you can still opt for a regular license just to drive.

https://www.voteriders.org/what-is-v...UaApVaEALw_wcB

[man down]

As far as I can tell, you need the Real ID for flying, entering a federal building and in some states voting. I think you can still opt for a regular license just to drive.

https://www.voteriders.org/what-is-v...UaApVaEALw_wcB

Looks like your right. Lady at the dmv said I had no choice. I guess she was misinformed.

[Anthony342]

No, you have the option to keep/renew the old license or get the new one.

Alright, so they'll ask me at the DMV when I renew it though right?

[Combat Talk Radio]

It will be comedy to see reactions from soccer moms getting rejected at TSA.

The only problem I have with it, is that the Feds gave feet dragging states like Oregon an extension instead of forcing them to upgrade their dirt old systems and processes. I have a compliant DL from Colorado yet Oregon's isn't, so it's a step backwards if you move to a non-compliant state.

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You can but you have to have the ID.

This is crazy some are just finding out about this. I got mine almost 5 years ago.

Where does it state you need both the star ID and a passport ? A passport should be the highest form of ID for a civilian.

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According to this article

What does this mean for travelers? Beginning October 1, 2020, travelers who present a driver's license that is not REAL ID compliant will not be permitted to fly. They'll have to bring another form of acceptable ID to the airport instead or be turned away. The list of acceptable IDs includes a passport; a military ID; a border ID card; a trusted traveler card, such as Global Entry; a permanent resident card; and other documents.


A passport is all you really need.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzanne.../#448b73647e92

It seems to me it’s just a money grab.