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Federal REAL ID
What REAL ID means to you
Beginning on October 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver license, permit or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.), or enter military bases and certain federal facilities.

Enhanced driver license, permit, or non-driver ID and valid U.S. Passport are already REAL ID compliant and can be used to board a flight.

The REAL ID Act
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses, permits and ID cards. The Act also prohibits federal agencies, like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), from accepting cards for official purposes from states that do not meet these standards.

New York State DMV began issuing REAL ID licenses, permits, and ID cards on October 30, 2017
You can get a REAL ID at any time, but you will need to go to a DMV Office. You cannot get a REAL ID online, by phone, or through mail.

You MUST bring to the office the following original or certified proof documents:
Proof of identity, such as valid license, birth certificate or passport, with your full first, middle (if applicable) and last name. This name will be displayed on your card as required by federal law.
Proof of Social Security Number or Social Security Number ineligibility. If you have a valid NY license, permit or ID card, you must bring your original social security card or W-2 with full SSN. If you do not have a New York State driver license or identification card, you must bring your Social Security Card or a letter from the Social Security Administration proving your ineligibility to have a social security number. If you lost your Social Security Card, you must get a duplicate before you come to the DMV. The Social Security Administration website has more information on obtaining a duplicate card.
Proof of your date of birth.
Proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency or temporary lawful status in the U.S.
Two different proofs of New York State residence such as utility bill, bank statement or mortgage statement (P.O. Box not acceptable). This address will be displayed on your card.
If the name on your license, permit, or non-driver ID application does not match the name on your identity, lawful status, and social security proofs you must bring in court or government issued proof(s) documenting the event(s) causing your name change(s) such as a marriage license(s), divorce decree(s), adoption, or court order document(s). The application process also requires the DMV to take a new photo.

Getting a REAL ID is not mandatory but is encouraged
A REAL ID is optional and is not needed for the following:

Being licensed to drive
Voting or registering to vote
Entering Federal facilities that do not require a person to present identification
Applying for or receiving Federal benefits
Accessing health or life preserving services (including hospitals and health clinics), law enforcement, or constitutionally protected activities (including a defendants access to court proceedings)
Participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations
If you decide you do not want a REAL ID or Enhanced document, please be advised that any license, permit or ID card issued after October 30, 2017 will be marked Not for Federal Purposes.
If you have a U.S. Passport, it can be used for identification, boarding a plane for domestic and international flights, and entry into a federal building or military base
https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/federal-real-id

Boss brought this to my attention earlier and im kinda suprised nobody posted about this yet. I think the other states are doing the same, but i feel its very strange you can vote and claim benefits without a real id

Thoughts?
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Nearly all states already have the ID requirements implemented, so the majority of Americans do not hear about it anymore.
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Voting is a constitutional right, boarding a plane isnt.
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How have i never heard about this yet, considering this act was passed in 05 lol
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I found out about this when I went to renew my license recently. Massachusetts here