MiddleGround
Well-Known Member
My favorite comment is the one about not being able to use your older VALID driver's license for anything but, you can use an old high school transcript for proof of residence. SMDH!!
MVA Real ID License Renewal
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GWguy
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That's probably fine as long as you have an alternate valid proof, like a passport when you need to fly or something.
I figure there's gonna be that one unexpected time I need validated proof, and I won't have my passport with me, but I'll most likely have my license. Might as well get it validated.
I figure there's gonna be that one unexpected time I need validated proof, and I won't have my passport with me, but I'll most likely have my license. Might as well get it validated.
PeoplesElbow
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FWIW you may need a Real ID compliant drivers license to apply for social security in the future. Sort of silly considering you use your social security card to get the compliant drivers license....
I would think just about any of these forms of ID are pretty easy to fake.
I would think just about any of these forms of ID are pretty easy to fake.
GWguy
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Ok.... here's a question: I have a star on my license, but it is not compliant. The only reason I know that is because I went to the MVA site to check it. If I, like so many others, have a star and try to use it as compliant ID, who except the MVA can check to see that it's really compliant or not? How would they know it's not unless they check somewhere? Are they going to take the time to actually do that if they see a star? Like a ticket agent at an airline.... will they actually verify the star isn't a real star?
PeoplesElbow
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What is the star for then?
PeoplesElbow
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Oh great, I wonder if that means even after we go through all this crap that airlines will not want to accept a MD license to let us on aircraft.
frequentflier
happy to be living
So are they sending out notifications? Any idea how and if this affects CDL's?
GWguy
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I wouldn't wait for a notice. Just hit up the website and run your license.
http://www.mva.maryland.gov/realid/realidlookup.htm
http://www.mva.maryland.gov/realid/realidlookup.htm
SandieGarry
Active Member
Yep, renewed mine last year, it has a star. Went to the MVA site, not compliant. I'll update it next year.
lucky_bee
RBF expert
seriously, where can I make the apt online? I've scoured the entire website, googled it, etc. and can only find the option to make an apt if I'm taking a DL test. I'm strictly going in for a name change/address change (already been to SS, just waiting for the card in the mail)
One explanation:
Why does my old social security card say it can’t be used as ID?
Dear John: Let’s get with the program here. They didn’t mean your social security number couldn’t be used for identification purposes, just that the card itself couldn’t be …
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Clem72
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I think the distinction is that you didn't HAVE to show it, you were allowed to show it. Same way you can use a utility bill at the MVA to prove your identity without it also being an ID.
Start here - http://license.mva.maryland.gov/CheckList/default.aspx
In the "I need..." pull down menu, select "To present REAL ID documents", answer the name change question, and press "Click to Proceed". After you "gather" all of your documents, it should allow you to make an appointment.
Tech
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That would be a six point star.
My Granddaughter and her husband stopped by this morning. He in the Air Force and they came up from N.C so he could renew his drivers license before he deploys. He still has his MD tags and license. They rejected him because he needs something to prove he used to live in MD.
Something besides his license or car registration. He lived at home when he enlisted. He is going to see if he can find something there that proves he used to live there.
Something besides his license or car registration. He lived at home when he enlisted. He is going to see if he can find something there that proves he used to live there.
Being that he's still on AD, I would think a copy of his State Income Tax return would be enough to prove residency.
AH, if only you could read minds. The MVA folks seem to go out of their way to not br helpful. I received the notice to renew without the insert and showed up without documentation. BUT, I had my car registration, proof of insurance and military retiree ID (need a DD 214 for proof) nope not enough. Second trip when asked about veteran status, I said yes but cant prove it because I lack a DD214, the reply was of course we can use your ID.
The proof of insurance circle can be even more fun and exciting.