I did mine like 18 months ago at my renewal. It was more time consuming than usual (maybe like 30 minutes) so I can understand how there might be limited appointments each day.
thanks for the advice, much more helpful than, "you should have done it years ago."
My wife is traveling next month and started looking about 2 months ago...nothing available day after day. She finally got an expedited passport to make sure that she was ok. Is it really crazy to think that the state might divert some resources to add more appointments over the last few months before this is required, since it was entirely predictable that there would be a late rush?
I got my Real ID in 2022...there have been plenty of appointments over the years. Why do people always wait until the last minute and then complain about it? As long as you have a passport, you are good. To be honest I always travel with my passport domestically anyway since I found I get through security faster and never have any additional security checks.
I'm with ya on the complaining part, but I can understand putting off going to MV dept as long as humanly possible.
They did but the number of us who waited even overwhelmed the additional staff
NJ is wealthy. But unfortunately, we are subsidizing the poor states. This is also true within NJ. Some towns are subsidizing others in NJ.
The important part is they have your photo. Everything is done via facial recognition
The state itself, no. But median income says yes. Think household income is over 100k.
This is our approach as well. We decided when we have to renew our licenses that's when we'll get the real ID, until then passport it is. We really don't do that much domestic flying anyway, maybe 2 or 3 times for a wellness check on Mom in Florida.
In NJ it’s so easy now. Make an appointment. Takes less than 20 minutes to get the Real ID. Key is knowing the right DMV office to go to. I am not giving up my secret.
Drivers license renewals are every 4 years. I got my Real ID at my renewal back in 2022. Is your license up for renewal this year or did you just renew the regular license the last time? Just trying to get a gauge on how my renewal will be next year.
There are a lot of appointments available for years.
I got my Real ID in 2020 or 2021 when my license was expiring, and was able to renew last year through the mail.
Next year. And in Monmouth county there's only one DMV that gets you in and out quick. It's kind of off the beaten track and for some reason not known by the masses. It's closest to me and every time either for inspection or going inside there's hardly anyone in line.
1. Oh, it will probably be implemented, causing a train wreck of biblical proportions at all airports, then the deadline will be extended.
LOL..when is that last time you called somebody in Trenton about unemployment or any other services? I'm 9 months into a tax payment I MADE in September that was supposed to be resolved in 3 months..now on month #9. Everyone working from home (not a guess, the admission from the reps I'm dealing with).
Washington off rt. 31?I bet I know which one.
And I’m no squealer. So you’re good.
and I bet the airports aren't smart enough to have express lines for those that have em vs. the people who don't backing everything up.
To me, it’s quite simple to renew an active passport before it expires. Takes a few minutes. I mean it costs more but there isn’t much effort
Is this like knowing the secret parking lots at Rutgers that only a few know about to park at a Rutgers sporting event for free?
You still need a drivers license if you’re going to drive. I think it’s $11 more for the real ID
Yep. Lots of appointments now available this morning just booked a couple for July
That makes me think I can get a passport more quickly than I can get a real ID. Do you think that's right?
Most likely but depends on where you’re going. I made my appointment in Rip Grande so that was their first appointments. Could be different where you’re going
