Eight months ahead of the federally mandated deadline, the DMV continues to raise awareness about the importance of getting a Star Card—Idaho’s Real ID. Without a Star Card, passport, or other compliant identification, citizens won’t be able board a plane or enter a federal facility after Oct. 1, 2020.
Currently, more than 268,000 of 1.25 million licensed drivers in Idaho have a Star Card. That figure is significantly higher than it was in Feb. 2019, when just 70,000 residents had the Star Card.
Residents must obtain a Star Card in person by visiting a county driver’s license office with documents that prove identity, social security and residency. To personalize the list of documents, visit itd.idaho.gov/starcard and click on the “Add the Star” tool. The public is also encouraged to call the DMV at 208-334-8736 if they have questions about the process.
The REAL ID Act of 2005 was enacted by Congress as a result of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the government set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses. (ITD)
