Turn around time for Vermont Non-Driver ID? Need one for 18 year very soon to get on a airline flight. Can you get one in a day or two?

Submitted by lavransson t3_1192qb0 in vermont

18-year old who has a "learner's privilege card" from Vermont for driving a vehicle (aka learners permit), but as I understand it this cannot get you through TSA because there is no photo. She has no other photo ID.

Is it possible to get a Vermont Non-Driver ID with a photo while you wait? I believe these are "Real ID" with photo.

I've tried to get this answered with the VT DMV but I cannot find this information online and there is no way to speak to a human over the phone, so I'm hoping Reddit may know.

I am not hopeful because when I renewed my license, I didn't get my new one in the mail for around 2 weeks. We would need it by Friday (today is Wednesday) in order to fly over the weekend.

https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/types-of-licenses-ids/non-driver-identification

Thank you!

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BudsKind802 t1_j9k7v1x wrote

I'm not sure about the DMV, but you could consider trying for an Urgent appointment at the Passport Center in St. Albans. They can process and have a passport set up same day, but getting an appointment tomorrow or Friday could be difficult.

Since it's for international travel, you'll need to show that you plan on going at least to Canada for a night. You can find a hotel reservation that's cancelable after the appointment to have that proof.

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lavransson OP t1_j9k8anm wrote

Thank you, I did consider that but what I'm seeing is that "emergency" requests require planned international travel, and still have a 72-hour turn around. Since this is for a domestic flight, I didn't think she would qualify. But perhaps we can do the Canadian hotel reservation like you said. Thanks for the tip!

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MarkVII88 t1_j9k9u3o wrote

Whatever the outcome of this short-term issue, the smart option is to just have the 18-year old apply for a US Passport going forward. Will be good for 10 years.

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lavransson OP t1_j9kbsv0 wrote

I totally agree and we need to do that. This is just an unplanned trip that snuck up on us. Haven't bought tickets yet, and probably won't because I don't see anyway she can get a valid ID this soon.

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PuddleCrank t1_j9kqrej wrote

Theoretically, if you go to the dmv asap, and get one issued it will be in the system. Then, you can use the procedure for a lost or stolen ID. Also you should call the airport and ask about their procedures if possible.

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lavransson OP t1_j9kw4wo wrote

Thanks, good tip. They are going to the DMV this afternoon, hoping to replace the non-photo learner's permit with one that has a photo, or whatever else they might recommend given the time constraints. I don't think it's possible to get a Real ID expedited but perhaps you can get a non-Real ID learners permit with photo. We shall see. I think this qualifies under TSA's rule:

>Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)

I have heard a few tips from you and others about the workarounds for lost and stolen, etc., but I am wary of doing this. We are going to be a family of 4 traveling together and if one of us gets stuck, it will be a mess 😧 Travel is hard enough already.

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PuddleCrank t1_j9l9dl4 wrote

For sure. Good luck, and remember that most of the staff at the airport want to make it work too.

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FyuckerFjord t1_j9ljiop wrote

Cut out a pic of your teen's face and tape it over Benjamin Franklin's.

Not sure what the return currency equivalent would be.

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lavransson OP t1_j9ls6i6 wrote

LOL. I think we'd end up in a different vacation destination with that trick.

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chefsteev t1_j9olbje wrote

They issue the same day I think if you go to the dmv and fill out all the paperwork

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lavransson OP t1_j9p5imp wrote

Thank you. We tried yesterday, can't get us one right away, it has to be mailed. They gave her a temporary but that's basically a print-out with a B&W photo on it. It's technically not valid for anything but driving.

Next, they went to BTV and asked the TSA person if that was acceptable, and got a "not really but if you bring other things like a RX prescription, a debit card, they might let you in." Ooof. Not very confidence-inspiring.

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biglittleman69 t1_j9luv25 wrote

The real ID law isn’t in effect yet

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lavransson OP t1_j9p6391 wrote

True, but technically the TSA still requires a state-issued photo ID

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_j9o4z13 wrote

Yes, you can. My brother did it. You will need to wait at dmv though until someone sees you as you don’t have an appt. may be a long wait.

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