CA Real ID Card

[Meaney77]

WTF the fuck is the point? Is this just another money grab or what???

 

[sintax]

some people are not legally able to drive due to disabilities. This ID card acts as their form of ID.

 

[mjc]

some people are not legally able to drive due to disabilities. This ID card acts as their form of ID.

This my dad got one when he gave up driving.

 

[Meaney77]

some people are not legally able to drive due to disabilities. This ID card acts as their form of ID.

I totally get that, but why are we required to have both a CDL and an ID... I dont understand the point.

 

[Angler]

I totally get that, but why are we required to have both a CDL and an ID... I dont understand the point.

You do not need to have both.

 

[Bobby V]

I totally get that, but why are we required to have both a CDL and an ID... I dont understand the point.

Do you mean the Real ID Card?

 

[Meaney77]

Isn't the Real ID card required in 2025 to travel?

 

[TimeBandit]

I just got a real ID driver's license. it required a couple extra documents like a car registration and utility bill to prove I lived where I do also have my passport for ID.

Kind of strange that after almost 50 years I need to reapply and prove who I am?

 

[4Waters]

I just got a real ID driver's license. it required a couple extra documents like a car registration and utility bill to prove I lived where I do also have my passport for ID.

Kind of strange that after almost 50 years I need to reapply and prove who I am?

Right, it's not like you need it to vote either

 

[havasujeeper]

Since the states handed out non-confirmed ID'S and DL's to all our border jumpers. Then the airlines got concerned about shoe bombers, so the legal ones (us) have to jump thru 7 different hoops, provide birth certificates, Passports, home addresses, utility bills, and pay another $40 to get what we had all along.

 

[propcheck]

Isn't the Real ID card required in 2025 to travel?

Yes if you want to fly to another state but not if you want to cross the southern board

 

[Backlash]

I drug my feet getting this "Real ID" bullshit driver's license as long as I could. It pisses me off every time I think about it. @havasujeeper nailed it. Had our idiotic government NOT handed out ID cards and driver's licenses to every Tom, Dick and Harry, we wouldn't be in this predicament. And yes, it's now a money grab just to add insult to injury. Another fine government program that was well thought out only to be fixed by us taxpaying legal residents.

 

[bilz]

Real ID or Real CDL you don't need both.
Either way F CA, gn and jb

 

[Melloyellovector]

I totally get that, but why are we required to have both a CDL and an ID... I dont understand the point.

It’s not both your cdl becomes a real ID license

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Had our idiotic government NOT handed out ID cards and driver's licenses to every Tom, Dick and Harry....

Technically, it's Jose, Gonzales and Rueben.

 

[Mr. C]

Isn't the Real ID card required in 2025 to travel?

this is the only reason to get a real ID. I have a passport that works just fine. No reason to get a real ID.

 

[bilz]

this is the only reason to get a real ID. I have a passport that works just fine. No reason to get a real ID.

Correct, if you have a passport then you don't need a real ID. But then you have to carry your passport domestically.

 

[Angler]

this is the only reason to get a real ID. I have a passport that works just fine. No reason to get a real ID.

Yep, not wasting my time until they make me get a eye exam at the DMV.

 

[Roosky01]

Jeezus, I’ve had mine for 4 years now?! You all out there in the “special” classes?

 

[Mr. C]

Correct, if you have a passport then you don't need a real ID. But then you have to carry your passport domestically.

It’s a simple thing to carry. Better than dealing with the DMV

 

[Mr. C]

Jeezus, I’ve had mine for 4 years now?! You all out there in the “special” classes?

You must of got caught up in the panic rush to make sure you have one.
Not special in the least. lol. Just lazy and cheap.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Correct, if you have a passport then you don't need a real ID. But then you have to carry your passport domestically.

You can apply for the Passport Card. It's as legit as the regular passport but a card the size of your DL. Its only good for Mexico and Canada, but it is a compact way of carrying a legit, federally recognized form of ID if you don't get the Real ID.

If you happen to have a PO box for a mailing address and a physical home address, the CA DMV will lose their fucking minds. I almost didn't get my Real ID because they kept hanging up on my bills all going to a PO box, despite the fact the service address matched my damn mortgage statement. So the passport card was nearly the final option.

 

[Meaney77]

Thanks for the input! I have a passport so fuck this real CA ID horsehsit.

 

[Bobby V]

Thanks for the input! I have a passport so fuck this real CA ID horsehsit.

I don’t think it’s just for CA. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

 

[oldman]

WTF the fuck is the point? Is this just another money grab or what???

When I renewed my current DL it was

I just got a real ID driver's license. it required a couple extra documents like a car registration and utility bill to prove I lived where I do also have my passport for ID.

Kind of strange that after almost 50 years I need to reapply and prove who I am?

Because they watered down having a DL to the point it means nothing, and tied too much bullshit to it. so now we get a super secret new DL and in a couple years it will be worthless also.

 

[ArizonaKevin]

Yeah this is a federal thing that was passed back in 2005 that had a 20 year phased enforcement timeline. As much as I would love to put the blame at the feet of CA for this, every state has to have it. I've had the special gold star on my AZ license for the last 3 years I think.

 

[beertruck]

Got my real Id in Wa a couple years back, made me jump thru a bunch of hoops. Needed my social security card and a birth certificate. Brought my original SS card and birth certificate with my day old footprint and original doctors signature from 1962. Said that would not work, need a reproduction issued by the state instead. several trips later I finally got it. This is what I need to do to get the ID to fly, but no ID is needed to vote WTF

 

[Meaney77]

REAL ID FAQs | Homeland Security

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the implementation the REAL ID Act. Passed by Congress in 2005.

www.dhs.gov

 

[DLC]

When we got our Az real ID’s. My wife had to show her ownership papers…..

Our marriage certificate to connect the dots to my last name…

she wasn’t very happy about that


My Ca real ID has already expired and got another one last year

 

[C-2]

My Ca real ID has already expired and got another one last year

X2
It wasn't that challenging, The passport was a bigger PIA.

 

[old rigger]

When I tried, twice, to get a real ID with my birth certificate I was told it wasn't acceptable. I was born on Camp Pendleton in the 50's and the certificate looks like no other I've seen. Even applied and received a 'modern' one from the county. That wont work either.
Fuck 'em. Oddly enough had no problem getting a passport.

 

[C-2]

When I tried, twice, to get a real ID with my birth certificate I was told it wasn't acceptable. I was born on Camp Pendleton in the 50's and the certificate looks like no other I've seen. Even applied and received a 'modern' one from the county. That wont work either.
Fuck 'em. Oddly enough had no problem getting a passport.

I don't know if this would help you, or if you care (lol)

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In Cali there were 2 different types of birth certificates - full/long form birth certificates, and "abstracts."

The full/long form birth certificate identifies your birth parents, their bio info, hospital info, addresses, etc.

The Abstract was a summary version of a birth certificate and it only identified your name, birth date, and place of birth/county.

The State no longer issues "Abstract" copies of birth certificates.

Last year when I applied for a passport they required a full birth certificate.

5-years ago DMV required a full birth certificate.

My neighbor tried to use a hospital birth certificate, and they rejected his requests, too. He had to order new copies of his birth certificate from LA County.

Maybe check the copy of the "modern" birth certificate you have and see if it's a full/long form, or an abstract?

If it's an abstract, then ordering a new copy should yield a "full" long form birth certificate as the State (via each County) no longer issues "Abstracts."

Good luck

 

[Wizard29]

When we got our Az real ID’s. My wife had to show her ownership papers…..

Ownership papers.

 

[Racey]

Since the states handed out non-confirmed ID'S and DL's to all our border jumpers. Then the airlines got concerned about shoe bombers, so the legal ones (us) have to jump thru 7 different hoops, provide birth certificates, Passports, home addresses, utility bills, and pay another $40 to get what we had all along.

They airlines aren't concerned, they will let illegals on flights with a piece of paper that has a court date on it, no photo, in lieu of an ID.

This all about having a centralized national database of people.

Yet they won't ever use this massive database to verify if anyone is actually legally eligible to vote.

 

[Bajastu]

I've had my Real ID for years. If you fly commercial a lot, it's way easier to carry than your passport. I also have my Sentri card and its good for the North American borders but not for flying. The Sentri card replaced my expiring known traveler number to use the TSA pre-check lines and it added Global Entry to my passport.

If you fly for work, you need the Real ID and known traveler number to make your life easy. If you like to wait in lines and have the TSA glove up and poke you in the ass, don't get your Real ID and continue with your passport to fly.

 

[OCMerrill]

When we got our Az real ID’s. My wife had to show her ownership papers…..

Our marriage certificate to connect the dots to my last name…

she wasn’t very happy about that


My Ca real ID has already expired and got another one last year

My wife had to jump through a hoop on the real ID thing same as you describe. Had to visit the DMV a couple times and was quite displeased.

I just walked in, had an electric bill and my vehicle reg. and done. With an appointment...maybe 20 min.

 

[RogerThat99]

this is the only reason to get a real ID. I have a passport that works just fine. No reason to get a real ID.

I got mine about 4 years ago when I renewed my license. It was just a matter of submitting a couple documents to verify your address. I go on military bases, and the DOD put the requirement in place around 2019, even though the mandate was delayed for travel.

 

[4Waters]

Got mine about 6 years ago. Wife got hers 2 years ago and we already got the kids real ID's, when they get their license it transfers over

 

[DLC]

My wife had to jump through a hoop on the real ID thing same as you describe. Had to visit the DMV a couple times and was quite displeased.

I just walked in, had an electric bill and my vehicle reg. and done. With an appointment...maybe 20 min.

That was my experience !

Wife still talks of the ownership papers ….


LOL

i just smile and keep my trap shut !

 

[Romans9]

Just got mine today.

Birthday and expiration date on my D/L is tomorrow.

Was a cake walk to get the Real ID here in Missouri.

Birth certificate and two pieces of mail to address.

I also have a P.O. box and they had no troubles with that at all.

 

[bilz]

I fought it as long as i could. I had to go in any way for an eye exam.
I submitted my docs electronically, the system didn't like that I sometimes use my middle name and sometimes just the initial. Funny thing, I was able the use the dmv notification letter for address confirmation.

 

[PlanB]

They would not accept the birth certificate I have had my entire life when I was getting my Real ID. I had to go to the county clerk and get a long form birth certificate. Other than that, it was easy to get.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Real ID has been the law since the PATRIOT Act, but the deadline keeps getting pushed back.

I just use my passport because why not. When I travel I always have a backpack with me and my passport pretty much lives in one of the pockets. Already jumped through the hoops to get the passport, not going to do it for my DL.