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U.S. Passport Card as REAL ID

The U.S. passport card is a valid primary identity document for applying for a state REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card.

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Can a U.S. passport card be used as proof of identity for a state REAL ID application?

Yes — a passport card is an acceptable primary identity document when applying for a state -compliant driver’s license or identification card: the explicitly states that both the passport book and pas...