[NFBMT] Real I.D.
Sheila Leigland
sheila.leigland at gmail.com
Tue Jun 13 14:26:41 UTC 2017
that is what I was told that the legislature did what was necessary.
On 6/11/2017 10:48 PM, Edward Robbins via NFBMT wrote:
> I think that our legislature did what was necessary during their recent
> session. It will jus cost us to take care of the necessary action to get
> the proper I D.
> Ted
>
> EDWARD C "TED" ROBBINS, E-MAIL: ecrobbins517 at gmail.com
> CEO MBEI, Treasurer NFB of Montana & MANAGER MAB EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
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> Subject: [NFBMT] Real I.D.
>
> From the Department of Homeland Security. Joy
>
>
>
> The following are frequently asked questions about the REAL ID program that
> would be useful to the public.
>
>
>
> Q: What is REAL ID?
>
>
>
> 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
> established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses
> and identification cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for
> official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not
> meet these standards. States have made considerable progress in meeting this
> key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and every state has a more secure
> driver's license today than before the passage of the Act.
>
>
>
> Q: What do I need to do if I am visiting a federal facility or a military
> base?
>
>
>
> Starting October 10, 2015, visitors seeking access to military bases and
> almost all Federal facilities using their state-issued driver's licenses or
> identification cards must present proper identification issued by REAL ID
> compliant states or a state that has received an extension. When planning a
> visit to a Federal facility or military base, visitors should contact the
> facility to determine what identification will be accepted.
>
>
>
> Q; Will a federal agency accept my Enhanced Driver's License?
>
>
>
> Yes. State Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) designated as acceptable
> border-crossing documents by DHS under the Western Hemisphere Travel
> Initiative are acceptable for official federal purposes such as accessing a
> Federal facility or boarding a commercial aircraft. Individual agency
> policies may still apply.
>
>
>
> Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington are the only states
> that currently issue EDLs. For more information on EDLs, please go to
> www.dhs.gov/enhanced-drivers-licenses-what-are-they.
>
>
>
> Q: REAL ID does NOT apply to the following:
>
>
>
> Entering Federal facilities that do not require a person to present
> identification
>
> Voting or registering to vote
>
> Applying for or receiving Federal benefits
>
> Being licensed by a state to drive
>
> Accessing Health or life preserving services (including hospitals and health
> clinics), law enforcement, or constitutionally protected activities
> (including a defendant's access to court proceedings)
>
> Participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations
>
>
>
> Q: Why is DHS implementing air travel in stages?
>
>
>
> On January 8, 2016, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the
> following timetable for the implementation of the REAL ID Act for air
> travel:
>
>
>
> Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security will conduct
> outreach to educate the traveling public about the timeline below, and
> continue engagements with states to encourage compliance with REAL ID
> standards.
>
>
>
> Effective on July 15, 2016, TSA, in coordination with airlines and airport
> stakeholders, will begin to issue web-based advisories and notifications to
> the traveling public.
>
>
>
> Effective on December 15, 2016, TSA will expand outreach at its airport
> checkpoints through signage, handouts, and other methods.
>
>
>
> Starting January 22, 2018, passengers with a driver's license issued by a
> state that is still not compliant with the REAL ID Act (and has not been
> granted an extension) will need to show an alternative form of acceptable
> identification for domestic air travel to board their flight. Passengers
> with driver's licenses issued by a state that is compliant with REAL ID (or
> a state that has been issued an extension) will still be able to use their
> driver's licenses or identification cards.
>
>
>
> Starting October 1, 2020, every air traveler will need a REAL ID-compliant
> license, or another acceptable form of identification, for domestic air
> travel.
>
>
>
> This timetable recognizes that some states must change their laws to comply
> with the REAL ID Act. It is also designed to provide an opportunity for
> members of the public to learn more about the implications of not having a
> REAL ID-compliant license, and so that individuals have an ample opportunity
> to replace their pre-REAL ID licenses with new compliant licenses or to
> obtain another acceptable form of identification.
>
>
>
> Q: When will I need to change how I travel domestically?
>
>
>
> Starting January 22, 2018, passengers who have driver's licenses issued by a
> state that is not yet compliant with REAL ID and that has not received an
> extension will need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification
> for domestic air travel. Please see TSA's website for a list of acceptable
> forms of identification. Passengers who have licenses issued by a state that
> is compliant or that has an extension to become compliant with REAL ID
> requirements may continue to use their licenses as usual. For a list of
> states already in compliance or with an extension visit DHS's REAL ID
> webpage. DHS continually updates this list as more states come into
> compliance or obtain extensions.
>
>
>
> Starting October 1, 2020, every air traveler will need to present a REAL
> ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification for
> domestic air travel.
>
> A REAL ID compliant license is one that meets, and is issued by a state that
> complies with, the REAL ID Act's security standards.
>
>
>
> Travelers can check DHS's REAL ID webpage at any time to learn if your state
> is compliant and can check with your state's agency that issues driver's
> licenses about how to acquire a compliant license. The earlier your state
> becomes compliant, the more likely you will be able to acquire a compliant
> license as part of the normal renewal cycle. As of June 11, 2017, Montana
> is not in compliance with the Real ID Act, and Federal agencies may not
> accept drivers' licenses and identification cards from Montana.
>
>
>
> Q: Will minors need to have driver's licenses to fly domestically?
>
>
>
> TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when
> traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need
> acceptable identification.
>
>
>
> Q: Is a passport my only other option if my state is not compliant?
>
>
>
> No. TSA currently accepts several other forms of identity documents and will
> continue to do so. For more information on acceptable forms of
> identification for boarding aircraft, please see TSA's website.
>
>
>
> Q: Is DHS trying to build a national database with all of our information?
>
>
>
> No. REAL ID is a national set of standards, not a national identification
> card. REAL ID does not create a federal database of driver license
> information. Each jurisdiction continues to issue its own unique license,
> maintains its own records, and controls who gets access to those records and
> under what circumstances. The purpose of REAL ID is to make our identity
> documents more consistent and secure.
>
>
>
> Q: What happens to travelers who show up without a compliant license? Will
> TSA turn them away?
>
>
>
> DHS has been working with states for years around REAL ID compliance and
> have provided technical assistance, grants and other support to them. We
> are also providing more than two years advance notice of implementation with
> respect to domestic air travel to allow ample time for all states to achieve
> compliance, or for potential air travelers to acquire an alternate form of
> ID if their state does not comply with REAL ID.
>
>
>
> Starting January 22, 2018, travelers who do not have a license from a
> compliant state or a state that has been granted an extension (a complete
> list of non-compliant states/ territories can be found here) will be asked
> to provide alternate acceptable identification. If the traveler cannot
> provide an acceptable form of identification, they will not be permitted
> through the security checkpoint.
>
>
>
> Starting October 1, 2020, every traveler will need to present a REAL
> ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification for
> domestic air travel.
>
>
>
> Q: Why are some states still not compliant? Isn't this law?
>
>
>
> REAL ID is a mandate on Federal agencies, restricting the circumstances
> under which they may accept state-issued driver's licenses and
> identification cards for official purposes. Participation by states is
> voluntary, although Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver's
> licenses or identification cards from noncompliant states for official
> purposes (e.g., boarding aircraft, accessing federal facilities, and
> entering nuclear power plants).
>
>
>
> Q: How does REAL ID implementation impact states that provide driver's
> licenses and IDs to certain non-citizens/undocumented immigrants?
>
>
>
> REAL ID allows compliant states to issue driver's licenses and
> identification cards where the identity of the applicant cannot be assured
> or for whom lawful presence is not determined. In fact, some states
> currently issue such noncompliant cards to undocumented individuals. These
> cards must clearly state on their face (and in the machine readable zone)
> that it is not acceptable for official purposes and must use a unique design
> or color to differentiate them from compliant cards. DHS cautions against
> assuming that possession of a noncompliant card indicates the holder is an
> undocumented individual, given that several states issue noncompliant
> licenses for reasons unrelated to lawful presence.
>
>
>
> Last Published Date: May 22, 2017
>
>
>
> Identification alternatives for Real I.D.
>
> 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. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and
> DoD civilians)
>
> Permanent resident card
>
> Border crossing card
>
> DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
>
> Airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ID requirements at the checkpoint will change beginning Jan. 22, 2018. Learn
> about REAL ID, read the FAQ or factsheet.
>
>
>
> A weapon permit is not an acceptable form of identification.
>
> A temporary driver's license is not an acceptable form of identification.
>
>
>
> Children
>
> TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when
> traveling with a companion within the United States. Contact the airline for
> questions regarding specific ID requirements for travelers under 18.
>
>
>
> Forgot Your ID?
>
> In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because
> it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may
> ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may
> ask additional questions to confirm your identity. If your identity is
> confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint. You may be
> subject to additional screening.
>
>
>
> You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be confirmed, you
> chose to not provide proper identification or you decline to cooperate with
> the identity verification process.
>
>
>
> TSA recommends that you arrive at least two hours in advance of your flight
> time to allow ample time for security screening and boarding the aircraft.
>
>
>
> If your identity cannot be verified, you will not be allowed to enter the
> screening checkpoint.
>
>
>
> From dmv.org
>
>
>
> SUMMARY: Montana Identification Cards
>
> To apply for a MT identification card, you must visit a MVD office and
> provide proof of your residency, identity, lawful U.S. presence, and pay the
> required fee. Renewals must be completed in person. If you've lost or
> damaged your ID card, you will need to re-apply.
>
> This page will help you obtain an ID card from the Montana Motor Vehicle
> Division (MVD).
>
> Apply for a Montana ID Card
>
>
>
> To be eligible for a Montana identification card, you must be a legal
> resident of the state. To apply, visit your local Montana MVD office.
>
> NOTE: Depending on the office you visit, you may be required to make an
> appointment. Call ahead to be sure.
>
> You will need to submit:
>
> Proof of your:
>
>
>
> Identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport, Social Security card). (2
> documents required.)
>
>
>
> Authorized U.S. presence (e.g., U.S. passport, foreign passport and I-94,
> U.S. birth certificate).
>
>
>
> Montana residency (e.g., car insurance policy, rental agreement, recent bank
> statement).
>
>
>
> Your Social Security number (SSN).
>
>
>
> Payment for the fee:
>
> Younger than 21 years old: $8 for 4 years.
>
> 21 years old and older: $16 for 8 years.
>
> Veteran Designation
>
> If you are eligible, you may have a veteran designation on your Montana ID
> card. You will need to complete the Application to Add Veteran Designation
> to Driver License or ID Card (Form 21-3000) and submit it either in person
> or by mail.
>
> See the application form for fees and instructions.
>
>
>
> Fees for a MT Identification Card
>
> The length of validity and cost of an ID card in Montana depends on your
> age:
>
> Younger than 21 years old: $8 for 4 years.
>
> 21 years old and older: $16 for 8 years.
>
> The costs above apply to replacements and renewals also.
>
> Renew an Identification Card
>
>
>
> Your Montana ID card will be valid for either 4 years or 8 years, depending
> on your age. You can renew it:
>
> Up to 6 months before it expires.
>
> 3 months after it expires.
>
> You must renew your ID card in person at a Montana MVD office and:
>
> Provide your ID card OR proof of your identity.
>
> Provide proof of your name change, if applicable (e.g., marriage
> certificate, divorce decree, court order).
>
> Pay the fee.
>
> NOTE: If you live in a rural location with limited services, you must first
> pay your fee at a MT county treasurer's office and submit the receipt at the
> MVD office.
>
> You will be mailed your new ID card.
>
>
>
> Replace an ID Card
>
> If you've lost or damaged your Montana ID card, you cannot apply for a
> replacement. You'll need to re-apply for an ID card by following the
> instructions above.
>
> NOTE: If your missing or damaged ID card expires within the next 6 months,
> you may be able to renew it.
>
>
>
> Change Your Name or MT Address
>
> If you move to a new address in Montana, you must update your MVD records
> within 10 days. It is not necessary to obtain a replacement ID card showing
> your new address, but if you choose to do so, you must pay a duplicate card
> fee.
>
> For more information, see our Change of Address in Montana page.
>
> If you've changed your name, you must visit your local MT MVD office and
> provide proof of your name change as well as payment for a replacement ID
> card.
>
> For more information, visit our Changing Your Name in Montana page.
>
>
>
> From the doj web site
>
>
>
> The REAL ID Act: Are You Ready for a National ID?
>
> by Lauren Hannula on May 22, 2013
>
>
>
> People throughout the country might see some big changes happening to their
> driver's licenses and state IDs. As of February 2013, 19 states have
> demonstrated compliance with the REAL ID Act, a piece of legislature that
> imposes much stricter measures on how people can obtain a driver's license,
> and sets more thorough standards as to what will be displayed on them.
> Called the new "national ID," the REAL ID Act has gained some traction in
> light of recent events like the Boston Marathon bombings.
>
>
>
> But what exactly is the REAL ID Act, and how will it affect drivers across
> the nation?
>
>
>
> The History of REAL ID
>
>
>
> After 9/11, the federal government began to look at ways to increase
> security surrounding state identification cards and driver's licenses, in an
> attempt to prevent further terrorism and/or unlawful entry into and out of
> the country.
>
>
>
> In 2005, the House of Representatives passed a bill into law called the REAL
> ID Act. This Act would set certain federal standards upon all driver's
> licenses, which are currently regulated by each individual state. After
> being passed into law, the bill was tabled until 2007, when it was announced
> that the federal enforcement of the act would be postponed for a period of
> two years. However, many state governments were slow to support this act,
> feeling that it not only infringed upon states' rights handed to them by the
> 10th Amendment, but also created unnecessary cost to taxpayers in order to
> implement the change. It wasn't until this year that the federal government
> announced that all states would need to be in compliance with the REAL ID
> Act by the end of 2017.
>
>
>
> How IDs Will Be Affected
>
>
>
> The REAL ID Act sets forth new federally mandated requirements for all state
> driver's licenses and ID cards. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
> has set standards not entirely dissimilar from the requirements already in
> place for most states throughout the country. On each ID, the following
> information must be present:
>
>
>
> Full legal name
>
> Residential address
>
> Birth date
>
> Gender
>
> Driver's license/identification card number
>
> Digital front-facing photograph
>
> Signature
>
> Driver's licenses and IDs must now also include a common barcode and
> security devices to prevent any tampering with or counterfeiting of the
> card, and must display a star in the upper right-hand corner, signifying
> that your identification has been approved by the TSA and your identity has
> been verified. There are also new requirements put in place to obtain an ID
> or license; all applicants must present the following documents during the
> application process:
>
>
>
> A photo ID, or non-photo ID that contains the applicant's full legal name
> and birth date
>
> Valid birth certificate
>
> Social Security number
>
> Proof of legal U.S. citizenship, OR proof of lawful admittance into or
> temporary residence within the U.S.
>
> Lastly, each state must also agree to share its database of licensed
> citizens and drivers with all other states, including every piece of data on
> the cards themselves (name, address, birth date, etc.), along with all
> driving records and driver histories of everyone licensed to drive in the
> state.
>
>
>
> The Pros and Cons of REAL ID
>
>
>
> Proponents of the REAL ID Act cite its advantages to national security.
> These measures ensure that non-citizens are unable to obtain a state-issued
> ID or driver's license, and also prevent anyone without one from boarding
> aircraft or entering high-security locations. Similarly, these IDs would
> place the United States in the company of nearly 100 other countries in the
> world (including most European countries) that have some form of a national
> ID card.
>
>
>
> Cost, Freedom, and Privacy Concerns
>
>
>
> However, many states oppose the implementation of the REAL ID Act based upon
> the estimated cost. The Act is a unfunded mandate, meaning that while the
> requirement is federally issued, the entire cost of recreating and
> re-issuing millions of licenses and ID cards would fall solely upon the
> states - without any financial assistance from the federal government.
> States are therefore required to raise their licensing fees in order to make
> up the added cost.
> putting an extra financial burden upon the licensee, who may simply be
> attempting to transfer one valid license into the REAL ID format.
>
>
>
> Once the Act is fully implemented, residents without the new mandated ID
> will also be barred from boarding airplanes, entering nuclear facilities,
> and performing any other actions that require "official" federal
> identification.
> Citizens will need to provide a valid U.S. passport or permanent residency
> card in place of the new ID.
>
>
>
> Another major concern is the idea of personal information being gathered and
> stored into what some are calling a "national database." In order for the
> DHS and TSA to validate a citizen's identity, they need to collect and store
> the information that otherwise would be solely kept by individual states.
> Many are worried about the "Big Brother"-esque implications this may have to
> personal privacy.
>
>
>
> Major Effects Upon Immigrants
>
>
>
> Immigrants and foreign nationals working in the United States are similarly
> worried about how the REAL ID Act may affect their abilities to live and
> work within the country. As the requirements for obtaining a new ID card are
> much more stringent than what some states may currently employ, foreigners
> without legal proof of entry into the country or without a Social Security
> number will be barred from obtaining a driver's license, limiting their
> means of travel throughout country by a huge margin and possibly forcing
> them to return to their home country to renew their ID. Then again,
> supporters of the REAL ID Act cite this as an example of the system working
> properly, as it ensures that the only people working and traveling within
> the U.S. are those that the government has officially allowed to be here.
>
>
>
>
>
> What is REAL ID?
>
> In 2005 the United States Congress passed the REAL ID Act based on a
> recommendation from the 9/11 Commission to establish "standards for the
> issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses."
>
>
>
> Why is Montana not compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005?
>
> Concerns over privacy issues and federal overreach have driven Montana's
> overwhelming opposition to REAL ID. In 2007 the Montana legislature, by
> unanimous vote and with support of the governor, determined that Montana
> would not participate in the implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005.
> Specifically, the Montana legislature under MCA 61-5-128 directed the
> Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), to
> not implement any provisions of the REAL ID Act of 2005.
>
>
>
> Does Montana have an extension to REAL ID compliance from the Department of
> Homeland Security (DHS)?
>
> Montana's extension from enforcement of the REAL ID Act ended on October 10,
> 2016. DHS is authorized to grant extensions to states where there is
> adequate justification for noncompliance.
>
>
>
> When will the Department of Homeland Security begin enforcement of the REAL
> ID Act for Montana?
>
> There is approximately a 90 day grace period from the end of Montana's
> extension before the enforcement begins. Enforcement will begin on January
> 30th, 2017 for all Montana licenses and ID cards. For the current
> enforcement status and schedule, please visit the DHS website.
>
>
>
> When will I need a REAL ID identification to travel by air?
>
> Starting January 22, 2018, all passengers boarding commercial flights in the
> United States must present identification from a state compliant with REAL
> ID, identification from a state that received an extension, or an acceptable
> alternative form of identification.
>
>
>
> What are the accepted alternative forms of identification for air travel if
> Montana does not become REAL ID compliant?
>
> The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has many types of
> identification that are acceptable instead of a REAL ID compliant driver
> license or state issued identification card. You may find a list of these
> alternative forms of identification at the TSA website.
>
>
>
> You may contact your airline for questions regarding specific ID
> requirements for travelers.
>
>
>
> What do I need to do if I am visiting a federal facility or military base
> after October 10, 2015?
>
> Starting October 10, 2015, a person who is visiting a military base or
> almost all federal facilities must present identification compliant with
> REAL ID or identification from a state that received an extension.
>
> Montana's extension to become compliant with REAL ID ended on October 10,
> 2016. DHS gives an approximate 90 day grace period before enforcement of the
> REAL ID Act begins. This means on January 30, 2017, you will need a REAL ID
> compliant identification or acceptable alternative form of identification to
> visit a military base or almost all federal facilities.
>
>
>
> What do I need to do if I am visiting a federal facility or military base
> after Montana's grace period ends?
>
> You should contact the federal facility or military base to determine what
> identification will be accepted prior to visiting the facility.
>
>
>
> Are there federal facilities that REAL ID does not apply to?
>
> There are certain federal facilities that do not require a person to present
> identification. You may find the types of federal facilities at the DHS
> website.
>
>
>
> Can I still use my Montana driver license as a primary form of ID at the
> Social Security Administration (SSA)?
>
> Yes. The SSA will still accept your Montana driver license for all services
> as a primary ID. You can call the SSA customer service line if you have
> further questions about the SSA's policy on REAL ID at 1-800-772-1213.
>
>
>
> Are Montana driver licenses and identification cards secure?
>
> Yes. Montana produces secure credentials that fight fraud and protect the
> identities of its citizens.
>
>
>
> Will Montana receive another extension?
>
> The Governor's office has not submitted another extension request.
>
>
>
> Joy Breslauer, President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Montana
>
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>
>
>
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