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LUVMBDiesels · #13 09-06-2010, 09:56 PM

As far as REAL-ID goes, I worked on that project for DHS. All it does is tighten the requirements to get a DL or other form of ID to ensure that only citizens and LPRs (Legal Permanent Residents) get these IDs. In other words now you need to bring two forms or ID to the DMV that state your citizenship ie; passport, birth certificate, etc as well as a valid picture ID. Some states have complied fully Va, WV, etc some have two systems like NY where the REAL-ID is $70 more than the regular DL and some states refused to do it Maine is one.
Other things REAL-ID has is that they make the actual licenses much harder to counterfeit and sometimes they can put biometric identification into the card so if it gets stolen it cannot be used by somebody else.WV uses a fingerprint, some states will go with facial recognition systems, etc

For international travel all you need is your passport and the proper visa if you are not going to a visa waiver country.

I carry my passport on domestic flights (I have since 911) It is always the best form of ID available