Real ID enforcement coming

FRITZ MAYER
Posted 7/25/18

ALBANY, NY — Because of the federal Real ID Act, beginning on October 1, 2020, a New York State driver license will no longer be sufficient identification to allow entry onto a domestic airline …

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ALBANY, NY — Because of the federal Real ID Act, beginning on October 1, 2020, a New York State driver license will no longer be sufficient identification to allow entry onto a domestic airline flight, a federal building, or military base or to cross the border of Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean. This is also the case in Pennsylvania, which as of now is not in compliance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security REAL ID regulations, but, like 22 other states, has received extensions to come into compliance. Those extensions will end on October 1, 2020. 

Starting then, in order to board a domestic flight and enter some federal facilities, a person in New York will need a Real ID, or an Enhanced Driver License (EDL), or the standard driver license can be used with other documentation such as a U.S. passport.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently running a video on YouTube urging people to get a REAL ID. The narrator says, “If you don’t want to carry around more than one ID when you fly, and you want to have a license, permit or non-driver ID that will get you on a domestic flight, get the Real ID.”

REAL IDs in New York are available now; in Pennsylvania they won’t be available until the spring of 2019

In New York, there is no additional cost for the Real ID, but it will require a personal visit to DMV facility, as neither the Real ID nor the EDL can be issued through the mail or online.

What do you need to get a REAL ID? The following information comes from the New York State webpage (tinyurl.com/ycu3kjjc): “Applicants seeking a REAL ID 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.”

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