01-09-2012, 04:14 AM
Every state must comply to make their ID cards comply with the REAL ID act of 2005 ( if those IDs are to comply with federal security requirements).
You have to have an original copy of you SS card along with an original & current proof of "legal presence" which includes: a passport, or birth certificate, or green card, or cert. of naturalization or citizenship (and other forms, but the DOT server is right now not able to handle the requests...so IT was not ready for this change!)
I did not expect such a broad range here, it was only to alert you folks of a change.... But in a quick review, I think that green card holders still need the 2 forms (original SS & current proof of "legal residence" ), so not sure if it is more or less difficult...
I only hope I REMEMBER to bring the documents I need & to renew with enough time! (only because I know me....& age has not made me BETTER at remembering these things...& I have looked at my ID in the past & realized it way close to expiration date.... once close on the wrong side of close!)
You have to have an original copy of you SS card along with an original & current proof of "legal presence" which includes: a passport, or birth certificate, or green card, or cert. of naturalization or citizenship (and other forms, but the DOT server is right now not able to handle the requests...so IT was not ready for this change!)
I did not expect such a broad range here, it was only to alert you folks of a change.... But in a quick review, I think that green card holders still need the 2 forms (original SS & current proof of "legal residence" ), so not sure if it is more or less difficult...
I only hope I REMEMBER to bring the documents I need & to renew with enough time! (only because I know me....& age has not made me BETTER at remembering these things...& I have looked at my ID in the past & realized it way close to expiration date.... once close on the wrong side of close!)