The Transportation Security Administration confirmed South Carolina has maintained uninterrupted compliance with federal REAL ID standards since 2018.
Based on a release from S.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
The Transportation Security Administration formally recertified South Carolina’s compliance with federal REAL ID requirements on July 30, according to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
The recertification fulfills a rolling mandate outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, according to the SCDMV. The agency has issued REAL IDs since February 2018 and said it has maintained security protocols, secure document verification and tamper-resistant card production throughout that period.
In a certification letter, TSA Regional Security Director Kerwin P. Wilson commended the SCDMV for its “continued efforts in support of our shared goal of maintaining the security of REAL ID driver’s licenses and identification cards,” according to the department.
More than 70% of South Carolina’s nearly 4.7 million residents hold a REAL ID, according to the SCDMV. The state’s continuous certification allows those residents to use their REAL IDs to board domestic commercial flights, enter secure federal buildings and access military installations, the agency said.
A REAL ID costs $25 in South Carolina, the same price as a standard, non-compliant credential, according to the SCDMV.
To obtain a REAL ID, residents must present proof of identity, such as a birth certificate or unexpired U.S. passport, along with a Social Security number, two proofs of a current physical South Carolina address dated within nine months, and proof of any legal name changes, according to the department. Residents can review the required documents at dmv.sc.gov, the SCDMV said.
