How do I know if my pa ID is real?

If you received your FIRST Pennsylvania driver’s license, learner’s permit, or photo ID card AFTER September 1, 2003, PennDOT may already have your REAL ID documentation on file. To find out if your required REAL ID documents are on file with PennDOT, apply for REAL ID verification online .

Does Pennsylvania have REAL ID?

REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania. There is no requirement that any resident obtain a REAL ID; the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation continues to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs.

Can you see a UV image on an ID?

Commonly called a blacklight image, a UV image appears when UV light is shined on an ID. The image can depict anything from a photo of the cardholder to the name of the issuing state. UV images may appear on the front or back of a card.

Are Pennsylvania IDs laminated?

It can be observed by holding the card up to any light source. Laminate – Each card is laminated with an optically variable pattern with the state motto “Virtue Liberty Independence”, Keystone outline, and the year when the U.S. Constitution was ratified by Pennsylvania (1787).

What REAL ID looks like?

A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID card will have a star in a gold circle printed in the upper right corner of the card. Enhanced licenses and state ID cards that do not have a star on them are still REAL ID compliant and will be printed with a star when renewed or replaced.

Why do you need a REAL ID in PA?

REAL ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver’s licenses and ID cards if they are going to be acceptable for federal purposes, such as boarding a domestic commercial flight, or entering a military installation or federal facility that requires ID.

Do fake IDs do black light?

Look for the holograms. State identification cards have a holographic covering that usually features the state’s seal or a similar symbol. Low-quality fake IDs do not have the covering and shining a black light on the card will show nothing and reveal it as a fake.

What is a ghost photo ID?

Essentially, a ghost image is a smaller version of the original photo image on an ID Card and is generally printed semi-translucent. The benefit of this type of card security is that it does not generally add to the cost of your printed card.

Is having a fake ID a felony in PA?

Possession of fake IDs in Pennsylvania can be charged with misdemeanor or felony. The law states in Title 18 §6310.3 of the Pennsylvania Code of Laws that it is unlawful for individuals under 21 years of age to be in possession of any fictitious or fraudulently altered identification cards.

How much does it cost for a REAL ID in PA?

You will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee (current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver’s license or a photo ID).

What does Pennsylvania Real ID license look like?

A Pennsylvania REAL ID-compliant product is identifiable by a gold circle with a transparent star inside it. Beginning on March 1, newly issued non-REAL ID driver’s licenses and ID cards look different. Per federal REAL ID regulations, non-REAL IDs must be clearly labeled with the words “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES.”

When did Pennsylvania stop issuing Real ID cards?

Pennsylvania long refused to comply with the federal law, and even passed a law in 2011 blocking the state from meeting the new federal standards. That state law was repealed in May 2017. What paperwork do I need to get a Real ID card?

What does it mean to have Real ID?

REAL ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver’s licenses and ID cards if they are going to be acceptable for federal purposes, such as boarding a domestic commercial flight, or entering a military installation or federal facility that requires ID.

What kind of license is Real ID compliant?

REAL ID-Compliant Non-Commercial Driver’s License: REAL ID-Compliant Non-Commercial Driver’s License – Mid-Renewal Cycle Standard-Issue (Non-Compliant) Non-Commercial Driver’s License: REAL ID-Compliant Photo ID Card: Standard-Issue (Non-Compliant) Photo ID Card: REAL ID-Compliant Junior Driver’s License: