NCSL Analysis of Real ID Final Regulations

On January 11, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the long-awaited final regulations to implement the Real ID.  The final regulations incorporate a number of recommendations made to DHS by NCSL, governors and motor vehicle administrators.  DHS estimates the costs for states to implement the Real ID will not exceed $3.9 billion.  NCSL will be providing a series of documents that summarize different sections of the regulations, which includes a comparison of the requirements to the recommendations included in the September 2006 report— The Real ID: National Impact Analysis—issued by NCSL, governors and motor vehicle administrators. 

To view a copy of the final regulations, click here.

To view an archive of NCSL analysis on the Real ID, click here.

• Brief 1: Deadlines, Definition of Official Purpose, Reenrollment, State Certification, State Exceptions Process, and Funds;
  Download PDF Version, Brief 1.
• Brief 2: Verification of Identification Documents; National Databases; Privacy Protections; 
  Download PDF Version, Brief 2. 
• Brief 3: Physical Security of DMV Facilities and Databases; Employee and Applicant Background Checks;
  Download PDF Version, Brief 3. 
• Brief 4: Requirements for the Real ID Compliant Card;
  Download PDF Version, Brief 4. 
• Brief 5: Issuance of Non-Compliant and Temporary Driver’s License and Identification Cards;
  Download PDF Version, Brief 5. 
• Brief 6:  Document and Record Retention; 
  Download PDF Version, Brief 6. 
• Brief 7:  Renewal and Reissuance of Real ID Compliant Cards
  Download PDF Version, Brief 7. 
• Brief 8: State Security Plans and Reporting Requirements
  Download PDF Version, Brief 8. 

A copy of the final regulations, the September 2006 report, and other resources on Real ID are available at: http://www.ncsl.org/realid/