OT: do you have and enhanced ID?

[AngryScientist]

Damnit.

Just learned my current NJ drivers license is not an “enhanced” ID. This will require me to go to the MVC to get one even though my current license does not expire for years. Apparently Oct 2020 these will be req’d to board all domestic flights

I predict widespread airport chaos.


Grumble

[Dave]

Colorado changed their drivers licenses several years ago, so I have a star in the corner of mine.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Dave

Colorado changed their drivers licenses several years ago, so I have a star in the corner of mine.

Ha...so do I..didn't know that.

[roguedog]

Ergh. I got it. Do not like the addtl big brotherness of this esp the mandate that comes with it (do this or require passport for all flights inc domestic )

Sigh.. so just bit the bullet. Yay for spending half day at the DMV.

Agree, chaos.

[EliteVelo]

PA is the same. They call it "Real ID"

It is good for 4 years I believe. Get a Passport and Passport book. It is good for 10 years and it is acceptable for all domestic flights. This way if you want to travel abroad, you're covered either way.

[Ken Robb]

You can also use a passport instead even on domestic and foreign flights.

[AJosiahK]

MA gave us the option for a regular one or the REAL ID... for the same price and a bit more pain in the a and time, I just went ahead and upgraded to the REAL. We are required by 2020 to have the REAL-ID, MA res at least.

A passport seems like a better idea, aside from the initial cost difference.

I don't like the mandate and agree chaos might ensue. I also am not sure these new IDs are totally accessible to even the average US citizen. But I digress

[dsimon]

Yes we have em in Maryland a boy what a pain in the A$$ birth certificates bills proof of residency man what a pain.

[WindyCityCy]

I just got my California Real ID in the mail yesterday. The process to get it was a real pain. I stood in line at the DMV for about 4 hours 2 months ago to give them all of the paperwork they required and answer a few questions. The ID was supposed to be mailed in 2 weeks. Since it hadn't arrived 6 weeks later I called DMV to find out why (45 minutes to get someone on the phone). They forgot to check a box in their system that I didn't need to take the written test so the status was on 'hold'. I had to go back to DMV and stand in line again so I could have someone check the box

Anyway, I have it now and can be considered a law abiding citizen once again.

[jtbadge]

Missouri took years to figure their compliance out, I always had to carry a passport to fly the last couple of years I lived there.

Originally Posted by WindyCityCy

I just got my California Real ID in the mail yesterday. The process to get it was a real pain. I stood in line at the DMV for about 4 hours 2 months ago to give them all of the paperwork they required and answer a few questions. The ID was supposed to be mailed in 2 weeks. Since it hadn't arrived 6 weeks later I called DMV to find out why (45 minutes to get someone on the phone). They forgot to check a box in their system that I didn't need to take the written test so the status was on 'hold'. I had to go back to DMV and stand in line again so I could have someone check the box

Anyway, I have it now and can be considered a law abiding citizen once again.

Pro tip for next time, you can make a DMV appointment online ahead of time and walk right in.

[rnhood]

I have Real ID, a Passport and Global Entry. I'm good for the long haul. Highly recommend it if you travel a bit.

[dbnm]

The same as RNHOOD

I have Real ID, a Passport and Global Entry.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by rnhood

I have Real ID, a Passport and Global Entry. I'm good for the long haul. Highly recommend it if you travel a bit.

Originally Posted by dbnm

The same as RNHOOD

I have Real ID, a Passport and Global Entry.

Same, but waiting for DHS to approve my Global Entry online renewal by its Dec expiration (or schedule an appt for me to come in, if that's what they require). So far, my fee is paid, and application is 'pending' now for some months.....

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by OtayBW

Same, but waiting for DHS to approve my Global Entry online renewal by its Dec expiration (or schedule an appt for me to come in, if that's what they require). So far, my fee is paid, and application is 'pending' now for some months.....

Well, like most departments not 'Defense', they have had severe cutbacks..so.....

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Well, like most departments not 'Defense', they have had severe cutbacks..so.....

OP: actually, DHS, Commerce, and Veteran's Affairs have increases in trumpski's 2020 proposed budget, FWIW, so for now, I'll stick with my original 'gov't is just acting slow and goofy' theory....