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State DMV Variations

States implement the REAL ID baseline with varying document lists, verification processes, and procedural requirements

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Feb 5, 2026

What exact set of documents do individual state DMVs require to obtain a REAL ID, and how does that vary by state?

The baseline requires applicants to prove their full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number (or ineligibility), two proofs of principal residence, and lawful status; states implement that b...

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