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justawhoaman posted an update 6 years, 10 months ago
I am planning a trip out of the country in the fall and my European friend reminded me that I would need an International Driver’s permit to drive there. That sent me on a bit of a net surf to figure out what I needed, where I needed to go for (MORE!) passport photos, etc. That led me to THIS little tidbit of information. I was not aware that by October 2020 my current driver’s license will not be acceptable by TSA as it does not have a little star in the upper corner. In other words, Homeland Security will now have a whole new set of data and control over who flies, where you may go, etc. Here is the little friendly video… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B5mFe1FSd8&list=PLXWway_rv-jV76xGxOFHmEVugiisA9E1n&index=3
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And be ready for an INTERROGATION when you get back.
Curious…does your passport have the star? Or does one have to shell out more money for one rendered useless? Thought it weird USPS now offers passports, till I found out they came under the mil umbrella after the name change from “post office” to USPS.
I know my state fought the “real ID” but recently acquiesced.
The point is that it won’t matter what your state decided if you decide to travel by air as getting back to your state might be a problem if you don’t have the correct ID to get back on the plane. If you look up the “Real ID”, you will see what states are in compliance and those that got an extension… whatever that means.
My question was regarding your passport.
They did not mention any passport update requirements; just driver’s licenses.
I haven’t been on a plane since ’02 & don’t plan to.
My understanding is the passport is sufficient rendering the DL moot.