Real ID Deadline May 7 For Air Flight

JIMINYCR

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Got my license changed a couple of years ago. Our local news in ME last night reported that there’s at least a 2 hour wait in the DMV’s for people trying to get Real ID changes. Not many people are aware that you can make an appointment ahead of time to cut down on waiting in those ticketed numbered lines.
 
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Eric Graham

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Some people aren’t planning on flying anywhere so getting their Real ID isn’t / wasn’t a priority.
oftentimes we like traveling with a lot of stuff for even a week (probably too much stuff when we travel) , and often we enjoy getting more stuff so it's usually easier for us to drive. George Carlin's soliloquy comes to mind when I talk like that :)
 
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graphite1326

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Got my license changed a couple of years ago. Our local news in ME last night reported that there’s at least a 2 hour wait in the DMV’s for people trying to get Real ID changes. Not many people are aware that you can make an appointment ahead of time to cut down on waiting in those ticketed numbered lines.
Why the rush? Unless you are planning on flying soon you don't need it. Just because there is a deadline to need it doesn't mean you can't get it next month.
 
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JIMINYCR

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Why the rush? Unless you are planning on flying soon you don't need it. Just because there is a deadline to need it doesn't mean you can't get it next month.
I wasn't rushing. When my license was up for renewal I did the Real ID. It made sense to upgrade it at the time instead of having to go back and make another change.
 
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graphite1326

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I wasn't rushing. When my license was up for renewal I did the Real ID. It made sense to upgrade it at the time instead of having to go back and make another change.
Not what I was saying. The deadline is May 7th. That's the deadline you can no longer use your regular license to fly. That doesn't mean you can't geta real ID 3 months from now.
 
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The Mom

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I will get my real ID the next time I renew my license. I've traveled multiple times and have never needed my license - I have both passport and global entry.

Interestingly, my husband and I each renewed our license within weeks of each other, bringing the necessary documentation (birth certificate, SS card, marriage license, voter card, bill with our address, plus passport) . But he got the star, I didn't.:rolleyes:
 
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Lilofan

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Not what I was saying. The deadline is May 7th. That's the deadline you can no longer use your regular license to fly. That doesn't mean you can't geta real ID 3 months from now.
I’ve read only 48% of Americans have a valid passport so for the other 52% they’ve got to get a move on it if need be to get that drivers license to be a Real ID.
 
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Smiley/OCD

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It’s actually 46%, but my DW & I are in the 54% who don’t have a passport and have no need for one…we both got our Real ID 2 years ago…while I understand there were multiple postponements in the past and we, as Americans have a habit of procrastination, I have ZERO sympathy for folks that are in panic mode now…you had PLENTY of time and opportunities to get it during the past several years…fill your gas tank & start driving…
 
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Lilofan

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It’s actually 46%, but my DW & I are in the 54% who don’t have a passport and have no need for one…we both got our Real ID 2 years ago…while I understand there were multiple postponements in the past and we, as Americans have a habit of procrastination, I have ZERO sympathy for folks that are in panic mode now…you had PLENTY of time and opportunities to get it during the past several years…fill your gas tank & start driving…
I like our DMV which is online appt only. I think that NJ DMV is first come first serve so get ready for long waits ? You mean get the attendant to fill your tank 😉
 
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Smiley/OCD

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Our DMV is appointment only for Real ID and supposedly they are completely “booked” for spaces…and yeah, 30 regular cash is the way to go…but you still have to get out to clean your windshield…
 
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