It is optional and voluntary to change your current license to a REAL ID. However, if you choose to get a REAL ID when they are available, your REAL ID expiration date will reflect any remaining time on your current license, plus four years - you will not "lose" any time that you've already paid for.
Department of Homeland Security has postponed the enforcement date for REAL ID from October 1, 2021, to May 3, 2023, in response to COVID-19 and the national emergency declaration.
Customers who choose to get a REAL ID will pay a one- time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee (current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license or a photo ID).
Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, and receive your REAL ID within 15 business days.
Starting May 3, 2023, every traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license or an acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. Passengers who do not present an acceptable form of identification will not be permitted through the security checkpoint.
Visit your state's driver's licensing agency website to find out exactly what documentation is required to obtain a REAL ID. At a minimum, you must provide documentation showing: 1) Full Legal Name; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Social Security Number; 4) Two Proofs of Address of Principal Residence; and 5) Lawful Status.
Beginning May 3, 2023, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.
WHAT DOES A REAL ID LOOK LIKE? Because REAL IDs use the same security features as standard-issued Pennsylvania IDs, they will look very similar to the redesigned licenses issued in 2017. A Pennsylvania REAL ID-compliant product is identifiable by a gold circle with a transparent star inside it.
Pennsylvania residents renewing their driver's license or photo ID card can do so without renewing their photo, the state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. The agency said anyone applying for renewal after May 10 can receive their new card using their existing photo.
Do I have to get a REAL ID? No. REAL ID is optional for Pennsylvania residents. You will be able to get either a REAL ID driver's license/identification card, or a standard driver's license or identification card.
Online DMV step-by-step process
REAL ID processing at a AAA branch is available for eligible members who are applying for REAL ID for the first time or renewing their driver's license (DL) and applying for REAL ID (ID).
A REAL ID is a driver's license or identification card that is also a federally accepted form of identification. It can be used to board a domestic flight within the U.S. and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other secure federal locations.
Individuals who renew their driver's license or ID beginning May 10, 2020 will receive a new product using the current photo of that individual that exists in our system. No camera cards will be issued to these individuals.
Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, and receive your REAL ID within 15 business days. Visit a REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged and receive your REAL ID at the time of service.
PHILADELPHIA — Travelers who want to board an airplane will soon need a star on their driver's license, indicating that it is a REAL ID-compliant credential or they will need another form of approved identification to board their flight or enter a secure federal facility.
You can have a bit of a smile on your face so you do not look grumpy, but don't flash a big, toothy grin. It isn't necessary, and you will be asked to pose again to have another photo taken. It is best to simply wear a friendly expression, the same one you would be wearing if you were pulled over.
Yes, you will need an appointment to take the driver's test. You can schedule your appointment online using our Online Driver's Test Scheduling Service or by calling the Call Center at 1-800-932-4600.
U.S. citizens are required to show two documents to prove their identity. The first must be your original Social Security card. The second could be a birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship, or Certificate of Naturalization.
Bring 2 alternative forms of identification (if you do not have a government issued photo ID, alternates could include: utility bill with current address; bank statement with current address; pay stub (must include your name, Social Security number plus name and address of business); or car registration or title with ...
US citizens do not currently need a passport for domestic flights. While most people present a state-issued driver's license or a military ID, the Transportation Security Administration lists several acceptable forms of identification.
U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.
Can I use my birth certificate to fly domestically? You cannot use your birth certificate as a primary document when flying domestically. However, there is one situation when it may be used as supporting evidence, and that is if your original identification was lost or stolen.
Not so fast! The TSA has a procedure for jet-lagged, vulnerable passengers that show up to the airport without an ID. It involves secondary forms of identification, TSA's ID Verification Call Center (IVCC), and additional security measures that help the TSA confirm that you are, in fact, you.