State again seeks more time to comply with REAL ID Act

By June Watanabe

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Sep 21, 2012

~~Question: My understanding is that next January, I will need a state ID card or driver’s license which shows legal presence. So I decided to ask for a duplicate license, showing my Social Security card and birth certificate, because I want to travel next year and my current license isn’t going to expire for a while. But when I called the city driver’s licensing office, I was told the duplicate would be the same as my current license, which will be valid next year anyway. The DOT public affairs office told me the same thing. I’m confused. Can you clarify this?
Answer: The collective angst and confusion being felt over requirements of the federal REAL ID Act aren’t going to be eased any time soon.
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Question: My understanding is that next January, I will need a state ID card or driver’s license which shows legal presence. So I decided to ask for a duplicate license, showing my Social Security card and birth certificate, because I want to travel next year and my current license isn’t going to expire for a while. But when I called the city driver’s licensing office, I was told the duplicate would be the same as my current license, which will be valid next year anyway. The DOT public affairs office told me the same thing. I’m confused. Can you clarify this?

Answer: The collective angst and confusion being felt over requirements of the federal REAL ID Act aren’t going to be eased any time soon. Login for more...