The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards. The purposes covered by the Act are as follows: accessing Federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants, and, boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft. If you do not get your ReadID before October 1, 2020, you will have to carry your passport with you to access federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts.
One of the most frequent questions asked is “ what documents do I need to get my Read ID? ”
You need to provide three types of documents. You need one document that shows your identity and date of birth. This can include a U.S. birth certificate, a U.S. passport or any one of a half dozen other documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or the Citizenship and Immigration Service. If your name is different than it appears on those documents, because of marriage or divorce, you will need to provide another document that shows the change, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
Next, you need one document that shows your Social Security number. This includes a Social Security card or one of the following: a 1099 tax form, W-2 form or pay stub, each with your name and full Social Security number.
Last, you’ll need two documents that prove your current North Carolina residency. This can include your current unexpired driver’s license, vehicle registration card, voter precinct card, a DD214 veteran’s form, utility bill, school records or North Carolina vehicle insurance policy. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you’ll need to provide a document showing you are lawfully in the United States. Note that birth, marriage and divorce documents must be certified.
For a full list of documents that can be used to obtain a REAL ID, please check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Additional information can be found on the Department of Homeland Security’s website at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
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