Do you really need REAL ID or is just a standard ID more than enough?
Anyone with a REAL ID willing to share what the benefits are?
Thank you in advance, folks
Do I need REAL ID or is normal ID enough?
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DavidMartinez
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Do I need REAL ID or is normal ID enough?
Hi, my brother convinced me to consider applying for a REAL ID but what's even the point?!
Do you really need REAL ID or is just a standard ID more than enough?
Anyone with a REAL ID willing to share what the benefits are?
Thank you in advance, folks
Do you really need REAL ID or is just a standard ID more than enough?
Anyone with a REAL ID willing to share what the benefits are?
Thank you in advance, folks
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ZackNorman
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Re: Do I need REAL ID or is normal ID enough?
Hello, great to hear that you've been thinking about applying for a REAL ID 
In states that offer them, a REAL ID is basically a federally compliant form of ID and is required for domestic air travel. Not sure if this applies to you, but some states also require a REAL ID to enter secure federal facilities, like military bases.
That said, if you don't plan on flying too often or if you're not accessing military bases anyway, a standard ID is more than enough for most people. Besides, a standard ID is already good enough for voting, driving, identification, etc.
I hope that's cleared up any confusion
In states that offer them, a REAL ID is basically a federally compliant form of ID and is required for domestic air travel. Not sure if this applies to you, but some states also require a REAL ID to enter secure federal facilities, like military bases.
That said, if you don't plan on flying too often or if you're not accessing military bases anyway, a standard ID is more than enough for most people. Besides, a standard ID is already good enough for voting, driving, identification, etc.
I hope that's cleared up any confusion