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This is one of the strangest internet myths. Every single state in America will issue a photo ID which is fully equivalent to a drivers license for every purpose other than permitting you to drive.

Also, you don't need "Real ID" to fly no matter what they say. You don't even need a photo ID at all (although they'll force you to waste time if you don't have one. I found this out when I lost mine but still had to travel.)

Here in New Zealand you don’t need any ID to fly (nationally), so even the claim that ID is required is shaky.

At least in CA, the DMV does issue Real ID state IDs. I have one.

Not true.

>No Real ID? The TSA Will Now Charge You $45 to Fly

https://money.com/no-real-id-tsa-fee/

You can also get a passport card. It's meant as a substitute for a passport for re-entry to the US by land or sea, but it counts as a Real ID (tm).

At least in Oregon they definitely do offer non-driver real ID cards. I’d guess that’s likely true everywhere.