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OneGrassRoot

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Don't Have Your Passport? Get one! Here's Why. [View all] MineralMan Jul 2024 OP

Kick dalton99a Jul 2024 #1

For people who have a different name than their birth name, and have changed names more than once, it is even worse. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #2

Another Way To Possibly Disenfranchise One Particular Sex modrepub Jul 2024 #31

And trans individuals. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #40

Especially trans people TommyT139 Jul 2024 #106

Absolutely. My post was only addressing proving a name change, Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #111

Agree. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #3

There isn't a citizenship requirement. Marcus IM Jul 2024 #4

True. That is for the Real ID part. MineralMan Jul 2024 #12

Non citizen resident aliens can get a Real ID .. Marcus IM Jul 2024 #17

Excellent idea. I have a passport due for renewal next year. I may renew it early now. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #5

Do it -- I just did, and it took THIRTEEN DAYS obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #7

I don't believe your passport needs to be active in order to use it for RealID purposes. Even having an expired beaglelover Jul 2024 #10

In MN it has to be current. MineralMan Jul 2024 #13

Just googled and it looks like you are correct. Mine has never expired since I was 2 years old. :) beaglelover Jul 2024 #15

Expired within 5 years can get you a new passport, Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #42

I just sent my passport renewal application last week. Casandia Jul 2024 #82

Good advice. QED Jul 2024 #6

Bank has to be open. MineralMan Jul 2024 #14

I thought you didn't need RealID if you have a passport. Many can't afford passports. live love laugh Jul 2024 #8

True, bot for domestic flights MineralMan Jul 2024 #16

When you renew your drivers license you get a Real ID drivers license. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #68

I'm so confused... OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #9

I have read before it's easier Rebl2 Jul 2024 #19

A bank statement MineralMan Jul 2024 #41

Was going to Rebl2 Jul 2024 #65

Yes, it can be easier, depending on your state. MineralMan Jul 2024 #20

This thread has convinced me... OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #69

But will you need Real ID to fly within the US? not fooled Jul 2024 #83

Passport works as ID MineralMan Jul 2024 #88

Thanks not fooled Jul 2024 #97

If you DO get a new passport - also get the "Passport Card" with it BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #110

Excellent. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #116

This is from Texas, but Real ID appears to be DL or just an ID MagickMuffin Jul 2024 #26

Once you have one, you're good. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #55

Oh thank God. I renewed my Texas drivers license during the pandemic and it has the star. summer_in_TX Jul 2024 #99

Go to your state's division of motor vehicles to learn the exact requirements for Real ID. pnwmom Jul 2024 #35

I tried it a few years ago. slightlv Jul 2024 #75

I know how you feel but don't give up. Get a passport or a Real ID. nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #76

To get a Real ID, you need to prove your current legal name. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #47

Wow that is quite the process just to renew your D/L Bev54 Jul 2024 #11

The USA is different. MineralMan Jul 2024 #22

It used to be like that in the US, but republicans want to make everything harder MagickMuffin Jul 2024 #23

Yes! Horse with no Name Jul 2024 #33

De[ends on the state. Gun permit is not acceptable ID in Ohio. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #50

Yeah, I was only talking about Texas MagickMuffin Jul 2024 #52

There was something as weird as a gun license that could be used until last year - Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #56

Getting a non-Real ID driver's license is that easy in Minnesota geardaddy Jul 2024 #32

In Canada they're not trying to make it harder for people to vote. (Yet.) nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #36

Not much different in Kentucky Bayard Jul 2024 #43

Was it for a Real ID? And was your old license also a Real ID? That's what we'll all need pnwmom Jul 2024 #73

We all need to be aware of and have citizenship papers handy in case Trump wins. LonePirate Jul 2024 #18

Exactly! MineralMan Jul 2024 #21

Yeah, as far as the federal govt is concerned, i have an alias.... getagrip_already Jul 2024 #24

I got my Real ID years ago. It wasn't hard, but... LisaM Jul 2024 #25

I generally keep my passport in my purse. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2024 #27

Also bdamomma Jul 2024 #70

Thanks for reminding me. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2024 #85

Everyone in my house has a NYS id that is also a land-crossing passport to Canada and Mexico. One less thing. eggplant Jul 2024 #28

What is a NYS id I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #98

New York State enhanced driver license (and id card for our non-driver). eggplant Jul 2024 #100

God help you if there are typos on any of your documents IronLionZion Jul 2024 #29

my county clerk and recorder wouldn't answer the question about the veracity of the 2020 election mountain grammy Jul 2024 #30

Thanks MM. Scruffy1 Jul 2024 #34

In addition to the passport booklet. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2024 #37

Passport AND Real ID drivers license Maeve Jul 2024 #38

This is ridiculous Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #39

It is what it is. MineralMan Jul 2024 #45

They have had more than enough time Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #57

I deal with reality, not should be. MineralMan Jul 2024 #63

Can you still have to take your shoes off k55f5r Jul 2024 #115

I'm getting realid tomorrow XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #44

You need whatever documents MineralMan Jul 2024 #48

I found an electric bill with my full name XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #51

MineralMan ............ Upthevibe Jul 2024 #46

That is excellent advice for anyone who can still travel Warpy Jul 2024 #49

Yes. My cruise leaves for the Panama Canal on November 12. tavernier Jul 2024 #53

Passports are not accepted for travel if the expiration date is 6 months or less. live love laugh Jul 2024 #61

Passport Herkimer Jul 2024 #54

They are not quite as strict in PA re: full name. Quakerfriend Jul 2024 #58

Spot on. Good advice. I and my family already have renewed passports, all for the same reasons. Options. ancianita Jul 2024 #59

Good Idea... I'm also making sure I have adequate protection for my family and property. Chakaconcarne Jul 2024 #60

Makes sense. Forewarned is forearmed. calimary Jul 2024 #62

I had trouble using my Real ID when I went to scan it to verify identification for an Backseat Driver Jul 2024 #64

Great information bdamomma Jul 2024 #66

We got our passports a couple years ago looking ahead for exactly what you mention. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #67

I completed my DS11 online Sunday ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #71

I didn't need all that. idahoblue Jul 2024 #72

what if you don't have a middle name . . . SarcasticSatyr Jul 2024 #74

Neither did my father-in-law. But the Ilsa Jul 2024 #80

I myself served in the Navy from 1982 - 1986 SarcasticSatyr Jul 2024 #90

Would voter registration card work for personal id with correct info? WhiteTara Jul 2024 #77

OMGAWD.......thank you so much for this info.....getting my license renewed in Sept..... a kennedy Jul 2024 #78

Married women need to make certain at least one Ilsa Jul 2024 #79

Real ID is optional in PA PennRalphie Jul 2024 #81

Have a real birth certificate from ur state of birth, NOT WHATEVER THE HOSPITAL GAVE YOUR MOM progree Jul 2024 #84

Thank you for this public service! brakester Jul 2024 #86

My passport expired a couple of years ago, and... LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #87

Thanks so much. I have a question brakester Jul 2024 #89

Kick orangecrush Jul 2024 #91

Kicking! NoSheep Jul 2024 #92

Thanks for the reminder! n/t ihaveaquestion Jul 2024 #93

The reason WHY this is happening because of yet ANOTHER MAGA ATTACK ON VOTING RIGHTS: See SAVE Act B.See Jul 2024 #94

The bill I used for proof of residence (either cable or electric, I don't remember) dflprincess Jul 2024 #95

Kick Hekate Jul 2024 #96

Well that opened a can of worms intrepidity Jul 2024 #101

I told my husband that today. woodsprite Jul 2024 #102

"YOUR PAPERS ARE NOT IN ORDER!" BamaRefugee Jul 2024 #103

I know what you mean sdfernando Jul 2024 #104

When the orange con man was elected in 2016 ... Jeebo Jul 2024 #105

What a performance these days! DFW Jul 2024 #107

When Trump won in 2016 mnhtnbb Jul 2024 #108

Just renewed mine - but won't be renewing my PA driving license as I'm not going back GoneOffShore Jul 2024 #109

That's one of the reasons why I didn't change my last name when I got married way back when. catbyte Jul 2024 #112

Found this conversation on Reddit. Interesting workaround... Purrfessor Jul 2024 #113

I have been beating this drum for several years localroger Jul 2024 #114

Same in my state. snot Jul 2024 #117