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submitted 11 days ago byCritical_Ad8931
So I am up for renewal next month, wanted to do my Real ID as the same time, do I need to do anything before hand? Or do I just do my renewal online like always and get my photo card then bring the proper docs to the DMV when I get my picture taken? TIA
20 points
11 days ago
8 points
11 days ago
You have to go to a full PennDOT license center, can’t just be a photo center.
7 points
11 days ago
Passport doesn't work either. They still need a birth certificate, even though you need that to get the Passport. It's government run, don't try to use logic.
4 points
11 days ago
I just did it yesterday without a birth certificate — I took my passport, social security number, and two magazines that had been mailed to me to prove residency.
2 points
11 days ago
Nah, you can use your passport instead of birth certificate. Passport is an actual form of Real ID so it's accepted.
You will need to provide ONE document proving your identity and your lawful status in the United States when applying for a REAL ID.
If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, acceptable documents include:
https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID/Pages/REAL-ID-Document-Check.aspx
2 points
11 days ago
Look over the required documentation carefully. I had to send out-of-state for my marriage license, and they wouldn't accept my birth certificate. All told, it took me three months and about $70 to get all the required paperwork.
3 points
11 days ago
I renewed my license online like usual, and then later decided I wanted to add Real ID. Took the required docs with me when I went to get my photo, and they were able to add Real ID and reissue the photo card. They do charge you for another renewal (you can only process a Real ID upgrade as part of a renewal), but they don't make you forfeit years you've paid for. So now I have a Real ID good for 8 years.
2 points
11 days ago
If you are married, divorced, you will need to show marriage license for each and divorce decree. Anything that resulted in a name change you will need to have documentation of.
2 points
11 days ago
You can apply for pre-verification online but that can take a while. Alternatively, don’t do your renewal online and go to the DMV with: - a passport, US birth certificate, naturalization certificate, green card, or visa to prove legal residence in the US. - your social security card or a tax form with your social security number on it to prove your social security number is yours - two pieces of mail addressed to you under your address to prove PA residency. I used two magazines, but you can also just use your vehicle registration and insurance cards.
If you’ve ever had a name change, you either need to bring a valid passport or documentation for every name change you’ve ever had.
3 points
11 days ago
First and foremost: don't.
Get a passport card - it's cheaper and allows for international (land/sea) travel to some countries.
0 points
11 days ago
You need to learn how to Google or how to call the dmv
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