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0 pointsch_1233mo ago0 comments

Are there some onerous requirements for REAL IDs which require it to be more expensive, or is this a short-sighted money making scheme for the states?

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someguydave3mo ago

To get a real ID you need to prove your citizenship, which is usually some combination of your birth certificate and/or passport or other IDs. Not really a big deal

cosmicgadget3mo ago

But does mean an office visit rather than (sometimes) a renewal by mail.

someguydave3mo ago

having reliable government IDs means that people will be inconvenienced

JBlue423mo ago

Depends on the state: https://www.usa.gov/real-id

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0 pointsch_1233mo ago0 comments

Are there some onerous requirements for REAL IDs which require it to be more expensive, or is this a short-sighted money making scheme for the states?

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someguydave3mo ago

To get a real ID you need to prove your citizenship, which is usually some combination of your birth certificate and/or passport or other IDs. Not really a big deal

cosmicgadget3mo ago

But does mean an office visit rather than (sometimes) a renewal by mail.

someguydave3mo ago

having reliable government IDs means that people will be inconvenienced

JBlue423mo ago

Depends on the state: https://www.usa.gov/real-id

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