How much does the real id cost

While REAL IDs won't be necessary to board domestic flights until the spring of 2023, some people are planning to get their identification cards now that the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be ending.

If you find yourself in that boat, here's what you you need to know:

Residents will be required to visit an Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility and provide documents that prove their identity, their Social Security number, a written signature and two documents that show proof of residency.

A REAL ID card will cost the same as a driver’s license ($30) or a state ID ($20).

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-For proof of identity, a passport, a U.S. birth certificate, an employment authorization document, or a permanent resident card will be accepted. 

-Residents will also need to provide proof of their Social Security number. A Social Security card, a W-2, or a pay stub with a Social Security number on it will be accepted. 

-Residency documentation will also be required, so residents will need to provide at least two proofs of residency. Those can include a utility bill, a rental agreement, a deed/title, or a bank statement. 

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-Residents will need to provide proof of signature. A credit or debit card, a canceled check, or a current Illinois driver’s license or ID can be used for proof of signature. 

After providing those documents, residents will receive a temporary paper ID at the facility (although residents are reminded that the TSA will NOT accept that paper ID), and will receive their new ID in the mail within 15 business days.

The pandemic led to extended deadlines for both driver's licenses and ID cards.

Secretary of State Jesse White in late March extended expiration dates for driver's licenses and ID cards an additional two months, to Aug. 1. The extension doesn't apply to commercial driver's licenses and CDL learner's permits.

The pandemic also caused the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to push back the REAL ID enforcement deadline by a year.

DHS delayed the requirement of air travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to May 3, 2023 due to the coronavirus pandemic, 19 months after the previous Oct. 1 deadline.

White commended the federal agency for extending the deadline, saying airports will continue to accept current state driver's licenses and ID cards for the next two years.

“I applaud the decision by DHS to extend the REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023 – 19 months past the old deadline of Oct. 1, 2021,” White said. “This is the proper and necessary action in response to the pandemic.” 

REAL ID is the new federal requirement for state-issued driver licenses and non-driver IDs to help prevent fraudulent identification.

Do I need a REAL ID?Why do I need a REAL ID?Is everyone required to get a REAL ID?

You are not required to get a REAL ID; however, starting May 3, 2023, if you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other form of ID) to fly within the U.S. you probably want a REAL ID. Otherwise you will need to use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving.

When will NJ have REAL ID?When can I get my REAL ID?When should I get my REAL ID?

REAL ID is available at all Licensing Centers by appointment. Upgrade now, or when you are due for renewal.

What is the difference between a REAL ID driver license or non-driver ID and a Standard driver license or non-driver ID?

The major difference is that a Standard driver license or non-driver ID will no longer be accepted as identification to fly within the U.S. after May 2, 2023. The REAL ID looks like your traditional New Jersey driver license or ID, but with a star in the upper right corner. The Standard driver license or ID looks similar, but instead of a star, it will have the words NOT FOR “REAL ID” PURPOSES printed on it. Both the REAL ID driver license and the Standard driver license are valid for driving.

Will a REAL ID driver license or non-driver ID look different than a Standard driver license or non-driver ID?How do I know I have a REAL ID?

The REAL ID driver license or non-driver ID looks like a traditional New Jersey driver license or non-driver ID, but with a star in the upper right corner. The Standard driver license or ID looks similar, but instead of a star, it will have the words NOT FOR “REAL ID” PURPOSES printed on it.

What do I need to bring to the Motor Vehicle Commission agency to get a REAL ID?What documents do I need to bring to the Motor Vehicle Commission agency to get a REAL ID?What documents do I need to get a REAL ID?

People are probably familiar with what they currently need to provide at the Motor Vehicle Commission agency as proof of identification for a Standard ID. They need to have a verifiable Social Security Number, they need to provide 1 document as proof of address and they need to provide identity documents that add up to 6 points according to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission guidelines.

For REAL ID there is going to be some New Math happening at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission!

2 + 1 + 6 = REAL ID

What does this mean? It means you will need to bring the following with you to get a REAL ID:

• 2 documents as proof of your address

• Your Social Security Number

• Identity documents that add up to 6 REAL ID* points

You can use this document selector tool

*Point values are different for a REAL ID vs. a Standard ID

Why are you scanning and storing my information?

It is a federal requirement for security purposes that we scan the documents and keep them securely stored in an encrypted format.

Is my information shared with the federal government?

Yes. Your identification documents will be verified and, under certain circumstances, shared with the federal government. You can find out more by visiting the website DHS website.

Make an appointment here.

Please note that the MVC adds hundreds of REAL ID appointments each day, but demand is very high. We have been working aggressively to move transactions online and improve transaction speeds in our 24 Licensing Centers to expand the capacity to issue REAL IDs, which require an in-person visit.

Can I take care of my transaction online?

We have added more online services, so drivers don't have to visit an agency for certain transactions, such as renewing a standard driver license or non driver ID - so check to see if you can "Skip the Trip" to Motor Vehicle. 

Can your REAL ID act as your driver license?

Yes, a REAL ID driver license is a recognized driver license.

What’s the earliest age you’ll need a REAL ID?

By federal law, people who are 18 and older after May 2, 2023, will need a REAL ID to fly within the U.S. if you do not have a valid passport to use. More information can be found on the federal DHS website.

Will my current driver license or non-driver ID be acceptable as identification to fly within the U.S.?

Only through May 2, 2023. Starting May 3, 2023, if you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other form of ID) to fly within the U.S., you probably want a REAL ID. Otherwise you will need to use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving.

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