Skwor wrote: “Now explain to me again how my post was incorrect”
simply this. Your statement implies that all D/L issued by a compliant state are REAL ID. States can issue D/L to persons that do not/cannot meet the Real ID requirements. The fact that a state can issue Real ID does not meant that all ID issued are REAL ID compliant. For example:
No, a STAR ID is not mandatory in Alabama, but it is required for certain purposes, including domestic air travel and access to some federal facilities. Starting May 7, 2025, individuals will need a STAR ID or another form of acceptable identification, like a passport, to board domestic flights. A STAR ID is Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program.