REAL ID RENEWAL CHECKLIST DRIVER

Any document contains a photograph or photoimage of the applicant that bears little or no resemblance to the applicant.

Any document presented is not genuine or has been altered, defaced, or rendered unreadable to such an extent that it cannot be relied on.

The RMV reserves the right to not accept any application if it has a good faith reason* to believe any of the following:

Has a star displayed on the document to indicate that is a federally compliant cardĭocuments and Applications that Cannot be Accepted.

Has “NOT FOR FEDERAL ID” displayed on the card.

Can be renewed online without going to the RMV.

Is a valid driver’s license or identification card.

The cost to obtain a REAL or Standard driver's license/ID card is the same. Whether you are getting a new driver's license/ID or renewing your existing credential, the first decision you’ll need to make is, Standard driver’s license/ID or REAL ID driver's license/ID?

REAL ID RENEWAL CHECKLIST DRIVER

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification, for domestic air travel and to enter certain federal facilities.Ī Standard credential is a valid form of for driving or identification purposes but is not accepted for federal purposes.ĭo I have a choice of driver license/ID types?

A REAL ID is a Federal Security Standard for IDs that was created in 2005 as a result of increased federal security measures after the Septemterrorist attacks.

Real id renewal checklist