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8. If you already have real ID, you don't need the passport, but...

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 07:02 PM

Friday

... when my state went to real id, I got my passport renewed and that made the real ID burden a bit easier. So I have both.

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A new $45 fee for travelers without Real ID starts Feb. 1. Here's what to know. [View all] BumRushDaShow Friday OP

And they had to make it cost $45 because... oh fuck it. Initech Friday #1

At least it wasn't $45.47. usonian Friday #2

Or $67.67. n/t Igel Friday #10

What's the cost of a US Passport now? FakeNoose Friday #3

I'm guessing Trump and Duffy will make it cost $45. Initech Friday #6

I doubt the price would ever go down... FakeNoose Friday #7

If you already have real ID, you don't need the passport, but... reACTIONary Friday #8

How about a signed permission slip from your Mom? Bayard Friday #4

Only a matter of time before he puts his pic on passports SpankMe Friday #5

I don't think you can get a real ID unless... reACTIONary Friday #9

I'm pretty sure all states/etc. issue them. Igel Friday #11

We had an unusual situation.... reACTIONary Friday #12