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Maryland Residents with a Social Security Number Already on File with the State are One Step Closer to REAL ID

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has modified critical requirements for obtaining a REAL ID as a result of the REAL ID Modernization Act passed by Congress last year. The Act provides updates to the original REAL ID requirements set more than 15 years ago, and will make it easier for some Marylanders to obtain their REAL ID before the October 1, 2021, deadline. At the state level, residents who already have their Social Security number on file and verified with the MDOT MVA are no longer required to provide a Social Security card when presenting documents to obtain a REAL ID. This relieves about 960,000 Marylanders from having to provide a Social Security card during their appointment, and brings more than 5,800 residents who already have other required documents on file into full compliance. For all first time REAL ID customers, however, it’s important to remember that proof of identity, social security and two proofs of address are still required. To avoid confusion, customers are encouraged to check the MDOT MVA Online Document Guide and REAL ID Look Up Tool prior to their appointment to ensure Social Security card compliance status. This critical step can prevent multiple trips […]

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