You Know You Are Old When

[ultrarunner]

Some states are considering extending license expirations so staff can process real id.

 

[jyoutz]

Some states are considering extending license expirations so staff can process real id.

I got my real ID drivers license 5 years ago, and just renewed it. People have known about this for a long time.

 

[Sigarms]

You might be right on that. Last time I renewed, getting the real ID looked to be such a huge PITA, that I just renewed to the old ("fake ID"?) type.

At least in NC, all I needed to do was bring my passport to the DMV. They gave me a temp piece of paperwork stating it would be in the mail from the state, and about two weeks later it was in my mailbox.

Now that said, I'm getting old because I think they let me keep my old DL, but don't remember...

 

[WinterDeere]

At least in NC, all I needed to do was bring my passport to the DMV.

In our case, I think it was passport plus old driver's license, plus some other form of ID. Not that difficult, except that the name on my passport doesn't match the name on my driver's license, which I knew would cause delays. Since I was headed out of town for awhile at that time (to UK or Germany, I think?), I just didn't want to deal with things get hosed up and causing delays.

If there's even the remotest possibility that a government employee can find a way to screw something up, they usually will.

 

[ultrarunner]

As mentioned, I made my appointment during Covid to renew and appeared with required documents and was refused…

Reason… my 50 year old Social Security card was too worn… clearly legible but it’s a 50 year old piece of paper.

I also had to travel to get an appointment 3 counties over because 9 weeks out no appointment available at either of my 2 Oakland DMV offices or Hayward office.

Several coworkers had similar issues…

I did renew my license but no real ID.

I’m ok with that…

 

[Sigarms]

Reason… my 50 year old Social Security card was too worn… clearly legible but it’s a 50 year old piece of paper.

When I moved to NC 20 years ago, that's when it was a pain with both SS card and birth certificate.

Both are now in the safe, but both are "official copies" which was the pain the butt part. They don't want you laminating your SS card, and back in the 90's, I use to carry it in my wallet when I moved around a lot. See how long a thin piece of paper lasts in wallet over the decades LOL

I'd get your "real ID" taken care of. Sooner the better IMO because it's going to be a must, and it's gives you time for any unforeseen hiccups dealing with the illustrious state system (my wife convinced me LOL). As mentioned, with a passport (which wasn't fun getting) easy peasy at least in NC.

 

[masscity]

You might be right on that. Last time I renewed, getting the real ID looked to be such a huge PITA, that I just renewed to the old ("fake ID"?) type. I was headed out of town, and didn't want any glitch in the ID change to hold me up.

I got my real ID a few years ago. She asked me if I was a Veteran, she said if you are you can have it on your ID. The following week I brought my DD214 in and she put VET on my read ID.

 

[WinterDeere]

I'd get your "real ID" taken care of. Sooner the better IMO because it's going to be a must...

I doubt it will ever be a "must", as long as Passports supercede drivers licenses as a form of identification in all countries around the world, and as long as there's still some part of our population who doesn't drive! But I could see them completely doing away with the old "not-REAL" driver's licenses.

 

[MossRoad]

About 6 weeks ago I renewed my passport on line. All went through OK. They said could take 4-6 weeks for processing.

5 minutes later, I renewed my wife's passport the same way. Again, all went through OK. The said could take 4-6 weeks for processing.

We both got the same emails as to status of the processing, etc...

Her's arrived 3 business days later! Mine arrived 6 weeks later.

Good grief.

 

[NoTrespassing]

About 6 weeks ago I renewed my passport on line. All went through OK. They said could take 4-6 weeks for processing.

5 minutes later, I renewed my wife's passport the same way. Again, all went through OK. The said could take 4-6 weeks for processing.

We both got the same emails as to status of the processing, etc...

Her's arrived 3 business days later! Mine arrived 6 weeks later.

Good grief.

We checked our passports last night. They're good until 2027. Our son's was renewed last year. I don't plan on getting a "real ID" and will depend on my passport to fly until something changes.