No REAL ID? That'll be $18.

[hardcorestitch]

It’s going up to $45 on February 1.

TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

Wow they really want you to get it now.

 

[Genie+]

I have 2+ years until my NJ driver’s license needs to be renewed. It is not Real ID compliant. From what I’ve read it will not be mandatory to upgrade. My passport was used to fly domestically this year.

Will I upgrade during my license renewal in 2027? Maybe, maybe not

 

[Debbie Jean]

Just for kicks I went into the NJ DMV REAL ID appointment website and there are now lots of slots open… most are after February 11th but hey, I guess we’re making progress! LOL

Even with the appointment though it doesn’t solve the misery of a 3 hour wait and having documents rejected. I did finally get mine, but I had no problem with flying on my passport.