The Transformation Of The American Driver’s LicenseĪn often-forgotten and little-known fact is that driver’s licenses were not originally intended to be an identity standard they were supposed to be proof of driving eligibility. REAL ID status can be achieved by presenting valid proof-of-identity documents, such as a valid birth certificate, passport or Social Security card, among other documents. For the vast number of people who engage in activities requiring them to enter federal facilities or board commercial domestic flights from time to time, this means they need to visit one of their state’s DMV offices to renew their license in person.
