What does not acceptable for federal purposes mean?
The notation “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY,” “NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR OFFICIAL FEDERAL PURPOSES” or a similar notation on the front or back of a state-issued driver’s license indicates it does not meet the standards for the issuance and production of a compliant card under the REAL ID Act . . . .
What is a federal non compliant card?
A REAL ID card is marked with a bear and star in the upper right corner of the card. You will receive a Federal Non-Compliant DL/ID card. This card is marked “Federal Limits Apply” and it cannot be used to board domestic flights or enter secure federal facilities starting October 1, 2020.
Is Maryland driver’s license a REAL ID?
Maryland is fully compliant with the REAL ID law. To get a REAL ID compliant driver’s license, you need to visit the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) with documents in the following categories: Proof of Age and Identity. Proof of Social Security.
Can I fly with not for federal identification?
Starting May 3, 2023, every traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license or an acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. Passengers who do not present an acceptable form of identification will not be permitted through the security checkpoint.
Why my ID has federal limits apply?
“Federal Limits Apply” means that the driver license is not Real ID compliant, and cannot be used as an identification for air travel to get through TSA security, after the date when all ID cards have to be Real ID compliant, which is October 1, 2020.
Why does it say federal limits apply on my ID?
A driver license with the “Federal Limits Apply” notation indicates that the license does not meet federal standards for the issuance and production of a compliant card under the REAL ID Act, but it does not prohibit the document from being used to establish identity for Form I-9 purposes.
What does the star mean on a Maryland driver’s license?
Real ID compliant
Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards from the state of Maryland have a small star in the upper right corner to indicate the credentials are acceptable for these federal purposes.
What does not for federal ID mean?
“The indication ‘Not For Federal Identification” refers to the fact the driver license does not have the REAL ID enhancement,” said John Brockwell, a spokesman for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, which includes the Division of Motor Vehicles.