| Question: |
What is REAL ID? |
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REAL ID is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity
and security of State-issued driver licenses and identification
cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce
fraud. |
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| Question: |
Does Florida plan to issue Real ID licenses
and ID cards? |
| Answer: |
Yes, Florida has already met most of the requirements
and is on track to begin issuing Real ID licenses and
ID cards by no later than January 1, 2010. |
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| Question: |
Do I need to get a new license on May 11,
2008, if I intend to fly or enter federal facilities? |
| Answer: |
No, your current Florida license or ID card will
remain valid and acceptable for official federal purposes.
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| Question |
How long will federal agencies continue to
accept my non Real ID compliant Florida license or ID
card for air travel and other official federal purposes? |
| Answer: |
Federal agencies will continue to accept your valid,
unexpired Florida license or ID card for official purposes
until December 1, 2014 for individuals born after December
1, 1964 or December 1, 2017 for everyone else. |
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| Question |
When does Florida plan to begin issuing Real
ID compliant licenses and ID cards? |
| Answer: |
Florida has already met many of the Real ID requirements,
and intends to be Real ID compliant no later than January
1, 2010. |
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| Question: |
What documents do I need to bring with me
when I apply for a Real ID compliant license or ID card? |
| Answer: |
You will need to bring one of the following
to establish your identity, proof of legal residence
and date of birth:
For U.S. Citizens:
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
- Original or Certified copy of a birth certificate
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Court or marriage/divorce documents that provide
proof of a change in name that differs from your
primary identity document
For Non-Citizens:
- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card – I-551
for Lawful Permanent Residents
- Valid Passport for non-immigrants except for asylum
applicants and refugees
- Other government issued document showing your
full name
- Department of Homeland Security document showing
proof of lawful presence
- If your name has changed by marriage/divorce,
evidence that a name change has been applied for
with the Department of Homeland Security
Both Citizens and Non-Citizens will need
to bring:
- Your Social Security Card or evidence that you
are not eligible for one
- Other document with your Social Security Number
on it
- Two documents that show your principal residence
The department will provide the public a comprehensive
list of approved documents prior to the formal compliance
date. |
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| Question: |
Will I still be able to renew my license online
after Florida begins issuing Real ID licenses and ID
cards? |
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Yes, the act allows for one convenience (online or mail) renewal between
office visits, after your initial visit with documents.
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| Question: |
Will the new card look significantly different? |
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No, because the current Florida card meets most of
the content and security requirements of the Act, expected
changes will be minor. The new cards will have a common
security mark to make them easily recognizable as Real
ID compliant. |
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| Question: |
Will I be able to have both a Real ID driver
license and a Real ID identification card? |
| Answer: |
No, the final Rule specifies that each individual
can only hold a Real ID driver license or a Real ID
identification card, but not both simultaneously. |
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| Question: |
After Florida begins issuing Real ID licenses
and ID cards, can I get mine before the expiration date
on my current license or ID card? |
| Answer: |
Yes, a normal Class E license can be renewed up to
18 months prior and a Commercial Driver License up to
12 months prior to the card's expiration date. |
