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The "real ID" laws that have requirements for several forms of ID to get a new driver's license is rather silly. I have a passport, and I had to show a lot of ID to get that. One would think a passport is a full "real ID" but I had too bring a utility bill, my birth certificate and my passport to get my driver's license renewed. The bonus as a geezer (over 65) my renewal was free. She asked if I want a 5 or 10 years license and of course I said 10 years. So I am good to go until 2030.
And one problem is that the in Oklahoma, we have a private enterprise system for tags and licenses. Not all of the tag agents want to even mess with the requirement of real ID as there is little money to be made. Most of the tag agents have just one employee and the equipment needed to get it done. In major metropolitan areas like OKC, you have to make an appointment on line, and those slots are like getting tickets from ticket master. We drove 12 miles to a small suburb and got our done with no problems very quickly.
The state assumes after most people have changed over to real ID, and it gets back to just a renewal process it will be easy for all. Real ID licenses are not required, so if you never fly on commercial airlines, go into a Federal building, or on a military base you are just fine without it.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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