Existent ID and ME


NOTICE: The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Real ID enforcement deadline. Enforcement volition at present brainstorm on May 3, 2023. Read the April 27, 2021 argument from Secretarial assistant of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.

The standard Maine credentials (driver'due south licenses and IDs) will be accepted as valid identification for federal purposes, such as entrance to federal facilities and boarding commercial aircraft, through May 2, 2023.

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The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles began issuing Real ID-compliant commuter's licenses and State identification cards on July 1, 2019. Any person who desires a Real ID-compliant license or ID can at present obtain 1 at their local BMV office. In addition to the standard license requirements, Real ID applicants must have their photograph taken and provide the following documentation (for a consummate list download the REAL ID Checklist), copies of which volition remain on file with the BMV:

  • One document that establishes identity, date of birth, and proof of U.South. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or other lawful condition in the U.South.
  • Provide Social Security Number (carte du jour non required) or prove of Social Security Number ineligibility.
  • Two documents to establish proof of residence in the Land of Maine, such every bit a utility bill, paycheck stub or mortgage statement (P.O. Box is non adequate).

    Of import INFORMATION REGARDING BIRTH CERTIFICATES: Acertified birth certificate is an official government-issued record of a person'due southbirth, printed on security paper and includes an official raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal.

    Of import Proper name CHANGE Information: If your name has been legally changed and now differs from your identity document(s) (i.eastward., nativity certificate or passport), proof of the proper name alter must be provided to obtain a Real ID. Acceptable documents supporting a legal proper noun change include a matrimony license, divorce decree, or court order. In all cases, the documents must show a clear trail of name changes from the proper noun on the identity certificate to the electric current name.

Those who have a valid license or ID will not be required to renew it prior to its expiration date, unless they choose to do so because they desire/need a Real ID credential. Upon renewal, a person will take the choice of getting a Real ID credential or opting out. Those who opt out will be issued a non-Real ID license. Get-go May iii, 2023, those with not-Existent ID licenses volition need to produce a passport or other acceptable identity document for federal purposes that require identification, such equally boarding commercial aircraft and accessing secure federal facilities.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, requires changes to state standards, procedures and requirements for the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards in order to exist accustomed equally identity documents by the federal government.

What is REAL ID?

The Real ID Act is a federal law passed by Congress that establishes minimum federal standards for state issued driver's licenses and identification cards to exist accepted for certain federal purposes, like inbound a federal building or boarding a domestic commercial flight.

What happens subsequently May iii, 2023?

Outset May 3, 2023, you volition need a Existent-ID compliant driver'south license, identification card or an acceptable culling class of identification every bit canonical by TSA https://world wide web.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification, to board domestic commercial flights or enter a federal facility without a secondary form of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved identification.

Can I board a plane with the commuter'southward license or identification card I have now?

Yep. Current Maine issued driver'south licenses and identification cards volition remain acceptable as identification for boarding domestic commercial flights under the current extension until May 23, 2023.

Is a child required to have a Real ID compliant driver's license or identification card when flying?

TSA does not currently require a kid nether the age of 18 to have a REAL ID compliant commuter'due south license or identification card when flight with an developed who has a REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification card.

Why would I want a REAL ID compliant driver'due south license or identification card?

Beginning on May 3, 2023, only sure identity documents will be accepted to board a commercial flying or to enter certain federal facilities such every bit military bases.  A standard Maine commuter's license or country ID volition not be acceptable for these purposes.  A Maine REAL ID document will be.  Notation that other documents you may already accept will likewise be acceptable if unexpired, and then you might non need a REAL ID.  These include a U.S. passport menu, U.Southward. passport, foreign passport, or documents issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.   For a complete list of documents that will be accepted to board commercial flights, visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.   For additional information about Existent ID, visit https://www.dhs.gov/existent-id.

Exercise I take to get a REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification card?

No. A Existent ID compliant commuter'due south license or identification card is a option, not a requirement. You exercise not need a Real ID compliant driver's license or identification card to practise any of the following:

    • Drive
    • Vote or register to vote
    • Apply for or receive federal benefits
    • Cash checks
    • Hire a vehicle
    • Enter a federal facility that does not require an ID such as a post office
    • Purchase booze or tobacco
    • Access health services

Also, if you already have an unexpired document such every bit a U.S. passport carte, U.S. passport, foreign passport, or sure documents issued past U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, yous do not demand a REAL ID for domestic airline travel or to enter secure federal facilities.   For a complete list of documents that will exist accepted to board commercial flights, visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.   For boosted information about Real ID, visit https://www.dhs.gov/existent-id.

What is the difference betwixt a REAL ID compliant and a non-compliant driver'south license or identification carte?

  • Appearance - A Existent ID compliant driver's license and identification card volition be marked with a gold star symbol on the face of the carte. A non-compliant commuter's license or identification card volition non have the gold star and volition have text indicating that is cannot exist used for Federal purposes.

  • Usage - After May iii, 2023, a non-compliant commuter'south license or identification card will non be accustomed for federal identification purposes such every bit domestic air travel or access to certain federal facilities.

Will a non-REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification carte du jour be less secure?

No. Maine BMV is committed to ensuring the security of all driver's licenses and identification cards whether they are REAL ID compliant or not.

Tin can I accept both a REAL ID compliant driver's license and identification carte du jour?

No. Real ID regulations specify that an individual can only have one Existent ID compliant credential - either a driver'due south license or identification card.

Where do I go to get a Existent ID compliant driver's license or identification carte du jour?

Your initial application for a Existent ID compliant driver's license or identification card must exist done in person at a BMV branch office or mobile unit. You will not be able to obtain a Existent ID online or a AAA part.

What documents will I need to provide to obtain a Real ID compliant driver's license or identification card?

When you utilize for a REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification card yous will demand to present:

  • One document that establishes identity, date of nascency, and proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or other lawful status in the U.S.
  • Social Security Number (carte du jour not required) or evidence of Social Security Number ineligibility.
  • Ii documents to found proof of residence in the State of Maine, such every bit a utility bill and mortgage statement (P.O. Box is not acceptable).

Only original documents, or documents certified by the issuing agency will be accepted.

If your name has been legally changed and now differs from your identity document(s) (i.e., nascency certificate or passport), proof of the proper name change must be provided to obtain a Existent ID. Acceptable documents supporting a legal name modify include a marriage license, divorce prescript, or court order . In all cases, the documents must show a articulate trail of name changes from the name on the identity document to the current name .

Volition copies of the documents provided be retained?

Yes. The documents will be verified, scanned and the images retained. Y'all volition not need to provide these documents once again unless changes are made to personally identifiable information (due east.thou. name change due to marriage, divorce, etc. or modify of social security number), or if your clearing status has changed.

How much will a Real ID compliant commuter's license or identification card cost?

  • Not-commercial license, original or renewal (under 65 years of historic period) - $55.00
  • Not-commercial license, original or renewal (65 and older) - $forty.00
  • Commercial license, original or renewal (under 65 years of age) - $59.00
  • Commercial license, original or renewal (65 and older) - $47.00
  • Identification card, original or renewal - $xxx.00
  • All duplicate licenses or duplicate identification cards - $30.00

What if my name has changed?

If your proper noun has been legally changed and now differs from your identity document(s) (i.due east., birth certificate or passport), proof of the name change must be provided to obtain a REAL ID. Adequate documents supporting a legal proper noun modify include a matrimony license, divorce decree, or court order . In all cases, the documents must evidence a clear trail of name changes from the name on the identity document to the current proper noun .

What if I plan to travel to Canada by car?

U.S. and Canadian ports of entry are aware of the State of Maine's REAL ID waiver and will take regular, valid Maine license and ID cards for identification purposes at the edge, until May 23, 2023. At that time, a regular Maine license or ID will no longer be accepted every bit a valid grade of photo identification.
For U.Southward. citizens to enter Canada from the U.S. by car, and re-enter the U.S., a Existent ID license or identification carte du jour may not exist sufficient on its own. You lot will need to evidence proof of U.S. citizenship as well every bit photo identification, contact Customs and Border Patrol for additional information:

  • Valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport card
  • Nativity document with a valid, government-issued photo ID
  • Document of naturalization
  • U.S. certification of citizenship with a photo ID
  • Permanent resident (light-green) card
  • Enhanced ID/license (Note: Maine'southward Existent ID-compliant credential is NOT an enhanced ID or license. Travelers presenting a Real ID-compliant driver's license or State identification carte are still required to besides present proof of citizenship, such as the documents listed higher up.)
  • FastPass
  • NEXUS menu

What if my license or ID says "Not for Real ID purposes"?

During the period of July 1, 2019-Nov. 22, 2019, all not-Real ID-compliant licenses and State IDs displayed the disclaimer linguistic communication "Not for Real ID purposes." To alleviate confusion,this language was updated in late November 2019 to read "Not intended for federal purposes." The disclaimer language does not bear on the validity of these credentials – both versions are valid ID for all in-State purposes. The standard (non-Existent ID-compliant) Maine license or ID is withal valid to complete any transaction in the State of Maine. Beginning May iii, 2023, the federal government will require Real ID-compliant identification for domestic air travel or access to secure federal facilities. Withal, this will not affect the validity of the non-compliant credential for all other purposes. If you have any questions please call the Commuter License Data Unit at 624-9000 ext. 52114..