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 2022 UPDATE: ARIZONA REAL ID DEADLINE

Did you know that in May of 2023, you’ll need a REAL ID to travel by air? If you don’t have one by
the May 3, 2023 REAL ID deadline, consider your Night grounded.

Luckily, you have some time before the requirement is in place to get your new ID. Read on to
learn more about an Arizona REAL ID, how to get one, what you need to get it, and how much it
will cost you. We’ve got you covered so the deadline doesn’t ruin your travel plans.

WHAT IS AN ARIZONA REAL ID?

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 After 9/11, the 9/11 Commission recommended that the federal government create standards
for identiYcation sources. The resulting REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005,
requires minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identiYcation cars.

The Ace prohibits federal agencies from accepting licenses and identiYcation from states that
have not met the standards. This means that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),
which is the federal agency that handles airport security, cannot accept your license to allow
you through a security checkpoint at the airport to board a Night.

A REAL ID will have a gold star embedded in it. This will tell you if your ID complies or not. Non-
REAL IDs will not have this gold star on them. The gold star indicates that the cardholder
provided additional proof of identiYcation to meet the federal REAL ID Act requirements.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN REAL ID ENFORCEMENT BEGINS?

On May 3, 2023, federal agencies will not accept any state-issued identiYcation cards or driver’s
licenses for the purpose of accessing federal facilities, such as the secure area of the airport, if
it was not issued by a REAL ID-compliant state. If your state is out of compliance, you will not
be permitted to go through the security checkpoint.

Some states, like Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington, have what is
known as Enhanced Driver’s Licenses (EDL). EDLs are considered an acceptable alternative to
the REAL ID.

DO I NEED A FEDERALLY-COMPLIANT TRAVEL ID?

Arizona residents are not required to obtain a travel ID, unless they are planning on air travel
following the May 3, 2023 deadline. However, a valid passport will su`ce in order to pass
security checkpoints and board a commercial aircraft. Current driver’s licenses and IDs are still
accepted to enter restricted federal buildings and military bases up through the May 2023
deadline.

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET A REAL ID?

REAL ID requirements include additional documents to prove your identity. In order to get an AZ
REAL ID, you will need to present three things. These include:
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 1. PROOF OF IDENTITY
You should bring ONE of the following:

CertiYed birth certiYcate (should be issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics o`ce)
US passport
Passport card

2. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

You do not need to provide a document proving your Social Security number as you did
previously. Rather, you just have to provide the complete number.

3. PROOF OF ARIZONA RESIDENCY

You will need TWO of the following to prove that you are a resident of the state of Arizona:

A utility bill showing your Arizona address

Credit card statement showing your Arizona address
Bank statement showing your Arizona address
Insurance policy showing your Arizona address

If you do not have the required Arizona residency documents, you may Yll out an Arizona
Residency A`davit and use that as one of your residency documents.

DO CHILDREN NEED A REAL ID?

The TSA does not require REAL IDs or any identiYcation for children younger than 18 if they are
traveling domestically with a companion. The companion will need appropriate identiYcation.

Airlines may have speciYc requirements, though, so you should check with your airline before
arriving at the airport.

HOW MUCH DOES A REAL ID COST?

In Arizona, a REAL ID will cost you $25.
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 WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR A REAL ID?
The quickest and easiest place to get a REAL ID in Arizona is GG&D Motor Vehicle Services. We
are an authorized third-party agent for the Motor Vehicle Division. We offer a full range of
vehicle services, including title transfers, motor vehicle registration, license plate replacement,
notary services, temporary permits, and REAL ID cards.

We have six different locations in Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa, including:

16th St and Indian School Rd.

Country Club and Southern
67th Ave and Indian School
Central & Baseline
43rd Ave. and Glendale
Bell Road & Cave Creek

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. We also have convenient hours. We are open
late Yve days a week and are open all day on Saturdays. Don’t spend hours at the MVD when
you can be quickly in and out of a convenient GG&D location.

We have bilingual staff to help answer your questions and handle your needs and we are one of
the oldest and largest third-party Arizona MVD authorized agencies licensed and bonded in
Maricopa County.

GET YOUR ARIZONA REAL ID TODAY

Don’t wait until it gets close to the deadline to get your Arizona REAL ID. Come in when it is
convenient for you; you don’t need an appointment. There’s likely to be a big rush as the
deadline approaches, so save yourself the frustration and come in to GG&D as soon as possible
to get your REAL ID and get it out of the way.

If you have any questions about the REAL ID, the process of obtaining one, or what you need in
order to get one, take a look at our frequently asked questions page and contact us if you have
any additional questions that are not answered there.

This is in part due to the COVID-19 situation and the need to lessen the number of attendants in
MVD and third-party MVD locations
locations. However, GG&D locations are now open and accepting
walk-ins for individuals looking to fulYll their Travel ID requirements ahead of the deadline.
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 WHAT IS AN ARIZONA TRAVEL ID?
The Arizona Travel ID is compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005, mandating air travelers to carry
a federally-approved proof of identiYcation in order to Ny. This is available both for a driver’s
license and ID card
card.

DO I NEED A FEDERALLY-COMPLIANT TRAVEL ID?

Arizona residents are not required to obtain a Travel ID, unless they are planning on air travel
following the May 3, 2023 deadline. However, a valid passport will su`ce in order to pass
security checkpoints and board a commercial aircraft. Current driver’s licenses and IDs are still
accepted to enter restricted federal buildings and military bases up through the May 2023
deadline.

WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR A TRAVEL ID?

Applicants can obtain a Travel ID from their nearest GG&D authorized third party location. Our
sites are taking walk-ins only and no appointments will be taken. Please remember to bring one
document to establish birth or legal presence (birth certiYcate, passport, legal documents), one
document to verify your Social Security number (Social Security card, W-2) and two documents
to establish residency in Arizona (bank statements, utility bills, AZ Voter Registration card).

DRIVERS LICENSES AND IDS, TITLE TRANSFERS, VEHICLE INSPECTIONS, TITLE AND
TAG RENEWALS AND MORE!

GG&D provides complete full service vehicle registration & title services. Driver License & ID
Services available at all GG&D locations.

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 AUTHORIZED 3RD PARTY AGENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION

GG&D Motor Vehicle Services, LLC was a founding member of the 3rd Party Motor Vehicle
Association. We offer vehicle title transfers, license plate replacement, motor vehicle
registration, duplicate titles, notary services, temporary permits and other MVD Arizona
services. GG&D has locations in Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa. Find a location near you!

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