TRI-COUNTY, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Additional time has been given to Americans to obtain a Real ID by 24 months from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025.
According to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the extension is necessary, in part, to address the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ability to obtain a REAL ID.
As CN2 reported earlier in the year, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) stated on their website, “A gold star on your license, or ID designates, it as a REAL ID. If your license or ID does not have a gold star, it will have a message stating “Not for Federal Identification” and is not compliant with REAL ID.”
What you need to obtain a Real ID:
* Proof of Identity: Government-issued birth certificate or unexpired US Passport
* Social Security Number
* Two Proofs of Current, Physical SC Address: Current, unexpired South Carolina driver’s license or identification card and current utility bill with the same name and address
* Proof of all Legal Name Changes: Marriage license, divorce decree, or court order issued by your county’s probate or family court
However, a Real ID is not required to drive, vote, serve on a federal jury, receive Federal Benefits such as Veterans Affairs and Social Security or access to a hospital.
To learn more about the Real ID and for further information go to SCDMVonline.com
