Are You Ready for Your Real ID?

As the deadline for the Real ID Act approaches, many Americans are scrambling to gather the necessary documents to obtain their new, federally compliant identification. Real ID Act was by Congress 2005 a to the 9/11 recommendation enhance measures state-issued and cards. Act sets for state-issued and cards accepted federal such federal or domestic flights.

Documents You Need?

Applying for a Real ID involves providing a specific set of documents to prove your identity, social security number, and residency. Following outlines documents for Real ID application:

Document Type	Examples
Proof Identity	Valid, unexpired passport or birth certificate
Social Security Number	Social Security card, W-2 form, or paystub with full SSN
Proof Residency	Utility bill, lease agreement, or mortgage statement

It`s important note that specific may by so be to with state`s of Motor for exact needed your area.

Get Real ID?

While the Real ID Act has been a source of frustration for some due to the additional documentation required, the benefits of having a Real ID are significant. Real ID-compliant and cards provide added of and make life when comes air and federal According Department Homeland as of 1, all will need Real ID-compliant or acceptable of to within United States.

As deadline Real ID compliance it`s to the documents apply for Real ID timely By doing you`ll for upcoming and that continue and federal without hiccups. Keep mind specific may by so be to your and the documents based your guidelines.

 

Frequently Asked Legal Questions about Real ID Documents

Question	Answer
What do I need get Real ID?	To obtain a Real ID, you will need to present: one proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of residency. Documents include valid passport, birth and bills or bank statements.
Can I photocopies my for Real ID?	No, are accepted valid for Real ID. You must present original or certified copies of the required documents.
Do I need my Social Security for Real ID?	Yes, you must present your original Social Security card or a document with your Social Security number such as a W-2 form or a paystub.
What if I`ve changed my name? What documents do I need for Real ID?	If have changed name, will need present marriage decree, or order documenting change, addition to other required documents.
Can I use birth for Real ID?	Yes, birth is as proof for Real ID, as long as is by passport or immigration documents.
What if I am unable to provide two proofs of residency?	If unable provide proofs residency in name, may submit affidavit by person live with, with their of to satisfy requirement.
Can I use Box as of for Real ID?	No, Box is accepted as of for Real ID. Must provide physical where reside.
Do I need renew Real ID when other expires?	No, Real ID remain valid as long continue meet eligibility and will on same date as other documents.
What if unable one the documents for Real ID?	If unable one the documents for Real ID, may be to submit documents or provide explanation additional to your on basis.
Can I use driver`s as of for Real ID?	Yes, driver`s is as proof for Real ID, as long as is by required documents.

 

Legal Contract: List of Documents for Real ID

This contract the list documents for a Real ID, compliance with and regulations.

Document Type	Description
Valid passport or original birth certificate	A valid passport original birth is to the identity and date of birth.
Social Security Card	The applicant must provide a valid Social Security card to verify their Social Security number.
Proof residency	Two forms proof residency, as utility or bank must provided establish the current address.
Marriage certificate or legal name change document	If the applicant`s current name differs from the name on their birth certificate, a marriage certificate or legal name change document is required.

By this the acknowledges that to the may in the of their Real ID application.