How much will a REAL ID cost and when will it expire? Customers who choose to get a REAL ID will pay a
one- time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee
(current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver’s license or a photo ID).
How long does it take to get REAL ID in PA?
Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, and receive your REAL ID within
15 business days
.
What documents are needed for REAL ID in PA?
- Current, unexpired PA driver’s license or photo ID card.
- PA vehicle registration card.
- Auto insurance card.
- A computer-generated utility bill showing your name and address.
- A W-2 form.
- Tax records.
- Lease agreements or mortgage documents.
Can I get a REAL ID at AAA in PA?
While
AAA East Central branch offices are not REAL ID centers
, AAA Travel Agents are on hand to discuss any questions members or the general public may have about the program. Additionally, travelers can consult PennDOT’s website with any questions regarding REAL ID.
How can I get a free PA state ID?
To obtain an ID at no cost, individuals experiencing homelessness must
apply in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center
and must meet identification and other requirements.
Can I travel without a REAL ID?
Starting May 3, 2023, every traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license or an acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S.
Passengers who do not present an acceptable form of identification will not be permitted through the security checkpoint
.
What does a PA REAL ID look like?
WHAT DOES A REAL ID LOOK LIKE? Because REAL IDs use the same security features as standard-issued Pennsylvania IDs, they will look very similar to the redesigned licenses issued in 2017. A Pennsylvania REAL ID-compliant product is identifiable by
a gold circle with a transparent star inside it
.
Is REAL ID mandatory in PA?
Do I have to get a REAL ID?
No. REAL ID is optional for Pennsylvania residents
. You will be able to get either a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, or a standard driver’s license or identification card.
Can I get a Pennsylvania ID online?
A Pennsylvania duplicate Photo Identification Card is issued when the current product is lost, stolen, mutilated, never received, surrendered out of-state, or needs change in organ donor status.
If PennDOT has your photo and signature on file, you can apply for a duplicate photo ID card online
.
How much is a state ID in PA 2021?
Customers who choose to get a REAL ID will pay a
one-time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee
(current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver’s license or a photo ID).
Why get a REAL ID if I have a passport?
You certainly are welcome to get a REAL ID, but since
your passport is sufficient identification to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a secure federal building after May 3, 2023
, we recommend you wait until your license or ID card comes up for normal renewal and avoid the initial rush.
What do I need to fly in 2021?
Do I Need a Passport to Fly Domestically in the US in 2021? According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), all adult passengers (18 and above) must show
valid identification
at the airport to travel. The identification must show your picture, name, and state.
Can I use my Social Security card to fly?
A school ID, library card, Social Security card, birth certificate or an organization ID all suffice
, as do the allowed identification forms for an adult, such as a state ID. Children younger than 14 do not require identification when traveling alone.
Do you need a camera card for REAL ID in PA?
You won’t need a federally compliant card to get into federal court buildings. You will also still apply for and receive federal benefits, such as social security, without one.
You have to provide an original social security card in order to get a Real ID
.
What is the purpose of REAL ID in PA?
REAL ID is a federal law that
affects how states issue driver’s licenses and ID cards if they are going to be acceptable for federal purposes
. A federally-acceptable form of identification (whether it’s a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a valid U.S. Passport/Passport Card, a military ID, etc.)
