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BearPhilly t1_j0qu1lo wrote

I would check the website. I tried to do this last year and they said no. I had to get a regular ID and I needed a special Real ID appt. Real ID seems like one of the biggest government cluster fucks.

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snake_w_arms t1_j0r02wh wrote

Somewhat related, but is the camera card needed? Just realized my license expired a couple days ago and don’t really want to wait for the camera card to come in the mail.

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StubbornLeech07 t1_j0rluaz wrote

Yes you can but you have to go to a DNV that issues real ids. Not all DMVs do. The only one in Philly that does is located at South 70th St. Here is a link to the list of all the DMVs that issue Real ids.

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Evrytimeweslay t1_j0stofk wrote

I went to 8th and arch, pretty sure I needed my social security card and passport too. Check the website, not every dmv does it. All in all I think it took me like 90 mins.

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diatriose t1_j0t4nfu wrote

I get so jammed up trying to figure out Real ID. Idk why but it's a fucking mystery to me

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SBRH33 t1_j0tx8or wrote

No.

To update to real id you need to bring in extra credentials. The DMV website lists them.

  • social security card
  • birth certificate
  • Passport if you have one

Also it will cost you an extra $30. Processing fee.

Use the DMV on S 70th street. It has same day real id service, its the only one that does it in philly.

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nomuggle t1_j0uewjq wrote

Yes, that’s what I did. I got the renewal in the mail the month before my license expired back in the spring, filled it out and just brought all the relevant things to the DMV (I went to KoP) and was in and out in under 20 minutes. You need a few extra documents (I think I brought my passport and electric bill) and it costs $30 more, but it wasn’t an issue at all.

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eapocalypse t1_j0uhuo9 wrote

I've never heard about only getting it at one location. I went to my local penndot in north west Philly and got it no problem. Keep in mind, it has to be mailed to you regardless of where to go.

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eapocalypse t1_j0vbg9w wrote

And that's a big issue why? It's still not a good reason to bash the system. It's not like you need it immediately since they keep moving the date back for flying, additionally it's not like you don't get any paperwork to show you have a valid driver's licence while you wait.

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