Moseley: Real ID will be required to fly by 2020
Have you heard of the Real ID? In 2005, the federal government in Washington, D.C., set new minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards under the REAL ID Act.
BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, a driver’s license, permit or identification card that does not comply with REAL ID standards will still allow you to drive and/or vote, but it will NOT allow you to board commercial airplanes or access military bases or certain federal facilities.
To upgrade to a REAL ID, you must visit an Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branch and bring the proper required documents (see list below). If you have questions or trouble when collecting your documents, CALL THE BMV AT 1-888-692-6841 (toll-free) and speak with a customer service representative for help, or visit any Indiana license branch for assistance. To search for a branch near you, visit in.gov/bmv/2415.htm.
WHAT TYPES OF DOCUMENTS WILL I NEED TO TAKE TO THE BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES?
The following list is not comprehensive. Other documents may be required. A full list of acceptable documents is online at REALID.IN.gov. Only original versions or certified copies of the required documents will be accepted.
Take 1 document to verify your IDENTITY*:
- U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- UNEXPIRED U.S. PASSPORT
Take 1 document to verify your LAWFUL STATUS:
- U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- UNEXPIRED U.S. PASSPORT
Take 1 document to verify your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
- SOCIAL SECURITY CARD or W_2 FORM
- PRE-PRINTED PAY STUB containing name and Social Security number
Take 2 documents to verify INDIANA RESIDENCY:
- W-2 FORM or BANK STATEMENT
- UTILITY, CREDIT CARD or HOSPITAL BILL
- PRE-PRINTED PAY STUB containing name and residential address
* Additional documents, such as a marriage license, divorce decree or court order, will be required to prove all
name changes.