My Mother who lives in Florida for over 20 years spent many hours last Friday gathering 50 years of documentation to renew her Florida drivers license under the new drivers license law implimented January 01, 2010.

Mexicans can go to Catalina Island and get an ID in a matter of minutes without any proof of who they are. That is sickening and the fact the Federal Government allws this and allows them to take refuge in a church and cite the Vienna Convention as a protective cover to perpetuate their blatant attempt to circunvent US laws by assisting their illegal aliens to come and remain in the US is the most abusive misuse of their privilige to have a consualte in the US.

Whats even worse is I have read that there are 17 states who currently accept this matricular card as a valid form of identification. I am trying to locate that list of states so if anybody knows please post it here for me.

Below is what I found on Florida's website regarding the new drivers license law. I hope they don't accept the Mexican fake ID card.

The federal REAL ID Act of 2005 sets new standards for the issuance of driver licenses and identification cards.

The Department of Homeland Security has released its rules to implement the requirements of the REAL ID Act:


REAL ID Good to Know Facts
The REAL ID Act became effective nationwide on May 11, 2008. Florida began issuing REAL ID compliant credentials after January 1, 2010. The new credentials have a single gold star in the upper right corner of the card, as shown in the sample license example on the left.


Your current Florida license or ID card will continue to be valid as identification for federal purposes until December 1, 2014 for individuals born after December 1, 1964 and December 1, 2017 for everyone else.


After the 2014 and 2017 dates, Federal agencies will no longer accept a driver license or ID card unless it is Real ID compliant. This means you will not be allowed to board commercial flights or enter federal facilities unless you have a REAL ID compliant document.


Florida has met the 18 material compliant requirements of REAL ID.
REAL ID Act - Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is REAL ID?
Answer: REAL ID is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.

Question: Does Florida plan to issue REAL ID licenses and ID cards?
Answer: Yes, Florida began issuing REAL ID licenses and ID cards on January 1, 2010.

Question: Do I need to get a new license on May 11, 2008, if I intend to fly or enter federal facilities?
Answer: No, your current Florida license or ID card will remain valid and acceptable for official federal purposes.


Question How long will federal agencies continue to accept my non REAL ID compliant Florida license or ID card for air travel and other official federal purposes?
Answer: Federal agencies will continue to accept your valid, unexpired Florida license or ID card for official purposes until December 1, 2014 for individuals born after December 1, 1964 or December 1, 2017 for everyone else.

Question: What documents do I need to bring with me when I apply for a REAL ID compliant license or ID card?
Answer: You will need to bring one of the following to establish your identity, proof of legal residence and date of birth: For a detailed list of required items, please visit, www.gathergoget.com

For U.S. Citizens:

Valid, unexpired U.S. passport

Original or Certified copy of a birth certificate

Consular Report of Birth Abroad

Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS

Certificate of Citizenship

Court or marriage/divorce documents that provide proof of a change in name that differs from your primary identity document
For Non-Citizens:

Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card – I-551 for Lawful Permanent Residents

Valid Passport for non-immigrants except for asylum applicants and refugees

Other government issued document showing your full name

Department of Homeland Security document showing proof of lawful presence

If your name has changed by marriage/divorce, you must have your name changed on your Citizen and Immigration Services (CIS) documents.
Both Citizens and Non-Citizens will need to bring:

Your Social Security Card or proof of your social security number.
A list of documents that provide proof of the social security number can be found on our website at:
www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/address.html
Two documents that show your principal residence
A list of these kinds of documents can be found on our website at: www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/address.html




Question: Will I still be able to renew my license online after January 1, 2010?
Answer: You are allowed to renew one time by a convenience method (Internet or mail). Your next renewal must then be in a driver license office. For example, if you renewed your license online in March 2009, you will need to visit a driver license office for your next renewal.



Question: Will the new card look significantly different?
Answer: No, expected changes will be minor. The new cards will have a gold star in the upper right corner to make them easily recognizable as Real ID compliant.

Question: Will I be able to have both a REAL ID driver license and a REAL ID identification card?
Answer: No, the final Rule specifies that each individual can only hold a REAL ID driver license or a REAL ID identification card, but not both simultaneously. If you currently hold both, one will be cancelled during your next card issuance.

Question: After Florida begins issuing REAL ID licenses and ID cards, can I get mine before the expiration date on my current license or ID card?
Answer: Yes, a normal Class E license can be renewed up to 18 months prior and a Commercial Driver License up to 12 months prior to the card's expiration date.