How to Buy a Real Registered Driver's License
Many people are unsure of the difference between a normal driver's license and a REAL ID. A real ID has more security features, making it harder to counterfeit.
You can upgrade your identification card or driver's licence to a REALID at any Driver Services location. Beginning on May 7 2025, a REAL ID will be required to board domestic commercial flights and to enter certain federally secured facilities.
What is a registered driver's licence?
A real registered license is one that was issued by the state motor vehicle agency, and that meets the standards of the REAL ID Act. This federal law establishes higher security standards for identification cards as well as driver's licenses. A REAL ID card is marked with an gold star that indicates conformity with the Real ID Act. To obtain a genuine licensed driver's license that is registered, you will need to prove your identity and residency. You can find the acceptable documents on the PennDOT's Real ID website(opens in a new window). You'll need to pay $10 and any other fees.
What are the advantages of a real licensed driver's license?
A valid, licensed driver's licence has many benefits. It will reduce the chances of being snatched by the police in the event you are arrested for driving under the under the influence. It also allows you to access age-restricted items at stores and cash checks at banks. It is also possible to make use of it for flights domestically and internationally.
A valid driver's license that is registered can also permit you to live and work in the United States, without worrying about being prosecuted by Federal courts for any criminal offences that you might have committed. If you're considering getting an actual driver's license with a registered number, be sure to check the requirements for your state and follow the procedures carefully to avoid any problems in the future. It's important to carry documents proving your residence to help you to get your new driver's license.
What are the benefits of a genuine registered driver's license?
Getting a real ID will greatly increase your difficulty in committing crimes that require you to fly or be charged in Federal court. helpful resources will be scrutinized by any government department who asks you to show your ID. If you present an ID that does not include the star in the upper right corner of the license they will run through the records and determine that it is not real. You can still use it to purchase age-restricted items or cash a check but it won't be accepted as identification when you present it to law enforcement.