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... I had with me my passport, my current driver's license, my FAA private pilot's license, my Global Entry card, my conceal carry license, my certified birth certificate, my deed to our home, and my old original Social Security Card (although laminated). All of this was insufficient to issue me a 'REAL I.D.'


Wow, how totally annoying. I just looked up the requirements here in New Jersey to get a REAL ID drivers license. As proof of your social security number, they'll accept:
  • Social Security Card
  • W-2 Form issued within the past year
  • Pay Stub with name and full SSN
  • 1099 Form issued within the past year

I wonder if lamination would be an issue.

By the way, I recently renewed my passport, and requested a passport card as well as the passport book. The card will be accepted by TSA for domestic travel -- that may be handy if I don't get a REAL ID license before the new TSA requirements go into effect.

Dan cheers