Real ID Frequently Asked Questions

A Federal Act established by congress as a fraud protection and security measure for each citizen. More information is available at www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs

Beginning May 7, 2025, in order to board a plane or enter a military base or facility using your driver’s license or identification card, you must have the REAL ID indicator on your credential. If not you may use another form of acceptable documentation such as a valid passport or military ID.

Original specific documentation to verify their full legal name, social security number and proof of legal presence in the US. NOTE: If your name is not the same on all your documents, you will need to provide the document(s) proving your legal name change. (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/de56a.pdf)

No, this is a one-time revalidation.

No. Only normal ID and driver's license fees apply.

You can come into the Division of Vehicles at any time, with your required document, and obtain an ID or driver's license with the Real ID indicator for normal driver's license and ID fees. https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/dmvlicfees.pdf

No, they must be originals or certified copies. No laminated documents will be accepted.

No. See this link for more information - https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02202

No.

If your name is not the same on all your documents, you will need to provide the document proving your legal name change.

Government issued marriage certificate, divorce decree — name restored as, court order of adoption, or court order of legal name change. More information here - https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/de56a.pdf.

No, just the most recent one.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Vital Statistics at the Curtis Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612 or http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Vital Statistics at the Curtis Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612 or http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/divorce.html.

  • Legible social security card with your current full name (NOT LAMINATED)
  • Current W-2 or 1099
  • Current pay stub with social security number

*NOTE: A social security number is not necessary for temporary driver's license applicants with non-work status.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Vital Statistics at the Curtis Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612 or http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/birth.html.

Yes, the REAL ID Act effective date is not until May 7, 2025. A driver's license or ID that is the old format that has no REAL ID indicator, or has the star cutout or has the “NOT FOR FEDERAL ID” language may still board a plane currently.

No.

Every traveler will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or ID, or another acceptable form of identification to board an airplane or enter a designated federal facility within the United States.

Here are the list of other acceptable documents for travel other than your state issued driver's license or ID, from https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification:

  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. passport card
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
  • Permanent resident card
  • Border crossing card
  • DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
  • Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
  • HSPD-12 PIV card
  • Foreign government-issued passport
  • Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
  • Transportation worker identification credential
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I- 766)
  • U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

TSA : (855) 347-8371

TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification.

This symbol indicates the card meets the REAL ID Act requirements effective May 7, 2025 at airports and other designated federal facilities/uses nationwide.

This statement indicates that the card is not able to be used effective May 7, 2025 at airports and other designated federal facilities/uses nationwide.

Yes, this has not changed.

Yes.

A concealed carry license is not an acceptable form of identification for travel.

A temporary driver’s license printed on thermal paper is not an acceptable form of identification.

No.

Yes.


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