susinpgh t1_jd3ftl0 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Reply to comment by 4kidsmom1 in Which DMVs issue new driver's licenses on the spot? by Shot_Juggernaut2113

But it is the issue with Real ID, and one of the reasons that there is an objection to it. I had to get real ID for my job, and I am just a few years younger than the user you're responding to. It took me six weeks to get my paperwork together, and all told, it ran me >$120.

As mentioned, it was required for my job. But I honestly don't make all that much. It was a bit, but because it was nickeled and dimed out it didn't hit all at once.

When Real ID was first discussed, it was seen as a way of putting a hurdle in place for the older generations and for the poor.

4kidsmom1 t1_jd3gvxu wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:53 PM

I’m 53. I got my real id 2 years ago. I’m female and have changed my name twice. I had all documents necessary. Walked in, showed my documents, paid less than $75 and walked out 10 minutes later with my real Id

susinpgh t1_jd3j79f wrote on March 21, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Good for you. I was told that what I had thought was my birth certificate, wasn't. I had the same issue with my marriage certificate. I had to pay to have the originating counties send me the documents. It took me a total of 6 weeks. But hey, I did post that already, didn't I?

It is still a hurdle for some, it is still gatekeeping. I'm about 12 years older than you. It is more difficult for seniors to get this paperwork together, and for low income people, it can be an issue too.