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United States authorities explain to all new applicants for Real ID driver’s licenses all the mandatory requirements that must be met so that the application process can be carried out.

In that sense, citizens of Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, New York, Chicago or any other territory in the country who want to carry out this process will have to ensure that they have all the conditions required by the different licensing agencies.

This is the document that everyone must show in order to apply for this driver’s license

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), one of the essential requirements to obtain this document is to prove that you have a Social Security number (SNN).

To meet this requirement, you can present

  • W-2 form.
  • SSA-1099 form
  • 1099 form issued by entities other than Social Security
  • Pay stub that includes the applicant’s name and Social Security number

This step allows the person’s identity to be verified before the license is issued.

What other requirements must be met to obtain a driver’s license of this type

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) specifies that the following will be requested

  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth
  • Two proofs of primary residence
  • Legal status in the United States

It is essential to note that additional requirements may be demanded in each state, so the advice is to verify that all necessary documents are gathered before going to the office to avoid any delay or rejection.

What are the uses of this type of driver’s license

The Real ID driver’s license meets all the security criteria established by the Real ID Act, so it is accepted for different official uses such as

  • Entering certain federal facilities
  • Accessing nuclear power plants
  • Boarding commercial flights regulated by the federal government

For this reason, it is one of the most commonly used documents when boarding domestic flights and complying with TSA checks.

It is important to note that driver’s licenses that do not meet Real ID have other application requirements, which must be checked with the corresponding agency.