REAL ID rejection by Americans may come down to one surprising factor

As a large number of Americans across the nation are rushing to obtain their REAL ID license particular are choosing to opt out by either using their valid passport as their preferred form of ID for journey or waiting until their current driver's license expires and then renewing it The REAL ID requirement takes effect on May when Americans must have a new form of identification in order to fly domestically The costs of obtaining the identification vary from state to state Costs also vary according to whether travelers are obtaining a first-time REAL ID or looking to renew their existing license MARRIED WOMEN FACE REAL ID DOCUMENTATION HURDLES 'I CAN'T ACCEPT THIS'Other forms of identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U S passport or passport card DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry Department of Defense IDs permanent resident cards and confines navigating cards With the deadline looming Fox News Digital spoke this week with travelers and solicited those who do not have or do not plan to get a REAL ID any time soon why they made that decision At the Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA in Washington D C Lisa from Oregon disclosed that it was a financial decision at this time Lisa no last name shared explained she had not yet gotten a REAL ID to date because it was an extra cost and I knew that I would rather put that money toward the passport She reported that at a later date she may decide to get a REAL ID NEED REAL ID IN A HURRY HERE ARE SEVERAL ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS OUTSIDE THE DMV When I'm traveling later I'll have to bring my passport and I may not want to do that for stateside movement she reported Other forms of identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U S passport or passport card DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry Department of Defense IDs permanent resident cards and limit navigating cards Particular states offer a reduced price for the REAL ID such as California The Golden State s DMV website says In certain circumstances the fee may be waived or reduced It adds You may be eligible to pay a reduced application fee for an original or renewal ID card if you meet income requirements for selected governmental or nonprofit assistance programs It also notes that a homeless person may be eligible for a no-fee ID card LOOMING REAL ID DEADLINE CAUSES CHAOS AT DMVS AS CRITICS TAKE TO SOCIAL MEDIAAnd to qualify for a no-fee senior citizen ID card you must be at least years old according to California's DMV Kelsey from Bloomington Illinois noted she'd just arrived in D C She does not have a REAL ID she mentioned I do not have a real ID yet because I have not made it to the DMV and our trip ends before May th so I didn't feel an urgency to do so she explained She stated that since she already has a passport she feels it makes more financial sense to use it at this time My ID expires in November so I plan on doing it all at once when I have to get one anyway she declared A man named Nick who is also from Bloomington Illinois communicated Fox News Digital I tour with my passport so I normally don't even use my ID For more Lifestyle articles visit foxnews com lifestyle I would love to look into REAL ID more I don't know enough about it he disclosed when inquired if he will get one At DCA s south precaution checkpoint this week a countdown was displayed on a monitor reminding travelers of the deadline Paper handouts were also given to travelers urging them to get the new identification Victoria of Phoenix Arizona noted she does not have a REAL ID CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER I just don't trip enough she disclosed She has a passport and commented that if it would save her more time at the airport she would get one When questioned if she knows anyone who does not have a passport or a REAL ID she explained her parents don t She commented she wants her parents to get the REAL ID so that they can voyage and enjoy retirement She does not believe they are looking at making a DMV appointment as of right now Lesley from California commented that she has a REAL ID but shared that a colleague who did not have the document had to rush to get one for a work trip She didn't have the REAL ID so she had to go and see them the DMV and get the REAL ID and it was about like a two-to-four-hour wait It was in California She added The DMVs there are constantly pretty packed While the DMVs in specific states have added special Saturday hours or extended weekday hours to accommodate REAL ID requests countless motor motorcycle bureaus are not open on weekends