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TangibleHangnail t1_jdxiiko wrote

Reply to comment by ProtectorMonty in Can you get a State/Real id at AAA? by ProtectorMonty

From https://www.pa.gov/guides/real-id-pennsylvania/

>Beginning May 7, 2025, 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.

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ProtectorMonty OP t1_jdxissl wrote

I still don't understand what that means

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TheCrazyWhiteGuy t1_jdxozi7 wrote

That mainly means they will not accept a PA drivers license or regular ID to fly, you must carry a passport or a have RealID.

If you also have to go into a federal building that requires identification (think jail, federal reserve, etc) or onto a military base, same thing applies.

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ProtectorMonty OP t1_jdxqqct wrote

I see, I don't ever plan on flying or joining the military so this doesn't affect me. Thank you though for letting me know

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B0bb3r7 t1_jdxryyj wrote

The deadline is when a normal PA ID will no longer be accepted as valid identification for federal purposes.

PA still issues regular IDs and you are not required to get a real ID. However, you will need a second form of id that is accepted by the federal government (such as a passport or military id) if you want to fly or enter a federal facility.

You can switch to real id at any time and PennDOT issue you a real ID valid for 4 years plus the remaining validity on your existing id.

Real ID is not a passport.

fwiw, Real ID has been a thing for like 20 years now and has been continually kicked down the road. PA had a law stating (weakly) that they would not comply since the federal government didn't fund it. iirc, the trump admin refused to continue offering waivers for PA and, at that point, PA started to take steps to implement the program. I 'm guessing that the latest postponements are pandemic-related.

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ProtectorMonty OP t1_jdxt9q2 wrote

Is there any reason to get a state id over a real ID (or vise versa)?

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MattPHS2002 t1_jdxyim0 wrote

Same thing really but the real id has supposedly better verification as to you being who you say you are.

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ProtectorMonty OP t1_jdxyqdp wrote

OK, thank you. Quick question what do I need for the real ID? Birth certificate, social security card, and anything else?

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MattPHS2002 t1_jdxz7i5 wrote

Piece of mail with your current address or your vehicle registration if you have it.

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ProtectorMonty OP t1_jdxznbg wrote

Just those 3 things? Do I need to send it to the dmv by mail or just bring those in with me? Also I've read that I have to fill out some sort of form and have Google doesn't give me a clear answer if I have to print it, fill it out, and bring it with me or if they'll give me said form at the dmv

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