Real ID in less than twenty minutes. What about that? During the nation’s transition to the new national security standards, Michigan has emerged as the state with the quickest and most straightforward process for obtaining a Real ID license, which is now necessary in order to travel inside the United States.
In just three months, Michigan has issued over 200,000 documents, while other states are facing long waits and crowded appointments. How?
Go to your local DMV and acquire the golden star on your ID if you still lack this paperwork, which became required on May 7.
Because the Real ID Act, a law enacted in reaction to the 9/11 attacks, requires that. This new paper aims to make it easier to identify individuals entering government buildings or boarding domestic planes.
Yes, it is required, however using a passport or other form of identification could delay security procedures and possibly result in you missing your trip. You’ve already looked up the closest DMV appointment, correct?
Michigan issued 202,571 licenses between February 23 and May 17 without receiving any complaints or reports from applicants. The key? effective office administration and process prioritization.
76% of residents have already fulfilled all requirements under the new rule, making Michigan the clear national leader, according to the DMV.
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Make a note of the following documents so you don’t forget any:
- Proof of legal residency or U.S. citizenship, such as your Green Card or birth certificate
- A document that serves as proof of your SSN
- Two documents attesting to your residency in the state in which you are applying, such as utility bills or a lease
Why is there so much paperwork? Because they must securely and completely confirm your identification.
How can I determine whether my ID is authentic?
Check your identification; is there a star in the upper right corner? It’s a real ID, then. Not a star? Then it isn’t. Notice how simple we made it?
