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Get a REAL ID or Enhanced document today. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| REAL ID\u003Cbr>l Accepted for boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal building\u003Cbr>l No additional fee\u003Cbr>| ENHANCED\u003Cbr>l Available to U.S. Citizens only\u003Cbr>l Accepted for boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal building\u003Cbr>l Accepted at U.S. Land/Sea Border Crossings l Additional $30 fee\u003Cbr>|\n| For more information about REAL ID or Enhanced, you may visit [https://process.dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide](https://process.dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide). |  |\n\nNOTE:  \nl You must provide original documents or documents that are certified by the issuing agency. l DMV does not accept expired documents.  \nA) You must provide one (1) proof of Social Security from below. Mark the Proof of Name points for the proof selected.  \n\n| Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.\u003Cbr>Ù |  | Proof of Name\u003Cbr>Point Value |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | U.S. Social Security Card | 2 |\n|  | Social Security Ineligibility Letter (see requirements on Page 3 for more information) | 0 |\n\nB) You must provide one (1) proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status from below. Mark the Proof of Name points for the proof selected.  \n\n| Ù |  | Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office. | Proof of Name\u003Cbr>Point Value |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Eligible for\u003Cbr>Enhanced\u003Cbr>or REAL ID |  | U.S. Passport or Passport Card | 4 |\n|  |  | Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship (N-550, N-560, N-561, and N-570) | 3 |\n|  |  | U.S. Birth Certificate (original or certified) | 0 |\n|  |  | Original or certified copy of U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350, F-545) | 0 |\n| Eligible for\u003Cbr>REAL ID |  | Foreign Passport (see Foreign Passport requirements on Page 3 for more information) | 3 |\n|  |  | Permanent Resident Card I-551 | 3 |\n|  |  | Employment Authorization Document accompanied by documentation approved by Department of Homeland Security (e.g., I-797) that specifically states valid U.S. lawful status as defined by 6 C.F.R. 37.3 | 0 |\n\nAdd the Proof of Name points you marked in Sections A & B together   \nl If you have at least six (6) points, you must select two (2) proofs of New York State Residence from Section C.  \nl If your total is less than six (6) points, you must provide additional proofs from Section C to bring your total to six (6) points or more, which must include at least two (2) proofs of New York State Residence.  \nID-44 (6/18) PAGE 1 OF 4  \nC) Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name  \n\n| Ù | Current address must appear pre-printed on the document to be used as a Residence Proof (P.O. Box is not acceptable). Electronic statements and e-bills must be printed. Only one of each proof can be accepted.\u003Cbr>Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office. | New York State\u003Cbr>Residence\u003Cbr>Proof | Proof of Name\u003Cbr>Point Value |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | New York State Driver License/Permit/Non-Driver ID Card. Must be current or not expired for more than 2 years. | YES | 6 |\n|  | DMV Statement of Identity and/or Residence by Parent/Guardian (MV-45) IF UNDER AGE 21 | YES | 4 |\n|  | DMV Statement of Identity and/or Residence (MV-45A) -For Applicants Represented by Government or Government Approved Facilities | YES | 4 |\n|  | DMV Statement of Identity (MV-45B) -For applicants who can be considered a disenfranchised, homeless youth | NO | 4 |\n|  | New York State Certificate of Title | YES | 2 |\n|  | New York State Professional License | YES | 2 |\n|  | New York State/NYC Pistol Permit | YES | 2 |\n|  | U.S. High School ID Card with Report Card | YES (if issued\u003Cbr>within 1 year) | 2 |\n|  | U.S. College Photo ID Card and Official Transcript | YES (if issued\u003Cbr>within 1 year) | 2 |\n|  | U.S. Bank Statement | YES (if issued\u003Cbr>within 120 days) | 1 |\n|  | U.S. Cancelled Check | YES (if issued\u003Cbr>within 120 days) | 1 |\n|  | U.S. Computer Printed Pay Stub ","cbCaifa35KVIHoiD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifa35KVIHoiD","pdf",1292693,"English","# REAL ID vs Enhanced\n## Proof of Social Security (Section A)\n## Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status (Section B)\n## Proof of New York State Residence (Section C)","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between REAL ID and an Enhanced document?\",\"answer\":\"REAL ID is accepted for boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal building, with no additional fee. 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