By now you’ve probably heard about the changeover to REAL ID compliant Licenses – and WEIS Radio recently spoke with Cherokee County Probate Judge Tim Burgess regarding the issue:
STAR stands for Secure Trusted and Reliable ID – which in these times, where security is an every-increasing concern, translates to a necessary upgrade, especially when it comes to air travel.
Fortunately, Cherokee County is ahead of the curve in making the process a simple one – by providing area residents with all the information, and resources, that they’ll need to obtain the necessary documentation;
Bear in mind, it’s extremely important that each individual visit the official STAR ID section of the alea.gov website to obtain a list of acceptable documentation to bring with them to the Examiner’s Office in the Cherokee County Administration Building.
Individuals needing to obtain a STAR ID may do so at the Cherokee County Driver’s License Office at the Administration Building.
To further simply things, residents of Cherokee County can now take tests for automobiles, motorcycles and boats EVERY TUESDAY at the Administration Building on the Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. Previously the State Driver License Examiner was in the county only on the first Tuesday of each month, but that has now changed to every Tuesday. The expanded service will benefit residents greatly by shortening wait times for all those visiting the Administration Building for the purpose of securing a license. Doors open at 8:00am and testing will begin around 9:00 – the Examiner can be reached on Tuesday’s by calling (256) 927-8249.
Applicants must present four documents to verify their identity/date of birth, their Social Security number and address of principal residence.
To view a complete list of required documents visit the website www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/star-id.
Identification
Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.
- Driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
- U.S. passport
- U.S. passport card
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
- Permanent resident card
- Border crossing card
- DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license
- Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
- HSPD-12 PIV card
- Foreign government-issued passport
- Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
- Transportation worker identification credential
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.
Real ID
Flying with a REAL ID
Save the date.
Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.
Check for the star.
REAL ID-compliant cards are generally marked with a star located in the upper portion of the card. If you’re not sure, contact your state driver’s license agency on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant card.
It’s the law.
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The Act and implementing regulations establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibit federal agencies, like TSA, from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes, such as getting through the airport security checkpoint to board a plane.