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phani cheru
Nov 22, 2025
Real ID
can we get a Real ID with just an approved EAD? Anyone here has experience with it?
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Waiting CatNov 22, 2025
you can get a driver's license or temp ID but I think you only get a real ID if your permanent resident or citizen
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Ms.Happy Sabbath :)Nov 22, 2025
you can get a real ID though you still have no Green card all you have to do is to show them your EAD card and an electric bill that shows your have an address and also your SSN
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dula strongNov 22, 2025
yes you can but you need your social security number which you gatta wait for before going to dmv. when it comes you take both your social security number deploy and ead and your valid international passport if you don’t have a valid state id yet.
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G LNov 22, 2025
It depends on the state. I live in CT, I have EAD, and tried to obtain real ID. they said I need to wait for the GC
Vi kNov 22, 2025
yes you can get you need just valid two address of proof ead ssn
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a dNov 22, 2025
I got one I live in MA
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blessed & favoredNov 22, 2025
it depends on your state or BMV some take EAD others you have to have a GC or be a USC to get the real ID
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JESUS Moves Mountains!Nov 22, 2025
California here- real id is obtainable with valid EAD card, approval notice of EAD, and social. its expires the same day your EAD expires.
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Davis John Nov 22, 2025
i was DMV yesterday Friday I bring EAD and SSN they told me more prouve address and bank statement
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Unique BaeNov 22, 2025
Take the approval and ssn card to the motor vehicle. They have your details in their system already. You as well just wait for the physical card.
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phani cheruNov 22, 2025
Thank you all for your helpful replies. I wanted to update you—yesterday I visited the DMV, and they informed me that they can’t give me Real ID with only an approved EAD. They said a green card or citizenship is required.
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june filter 2023Nov 22, 2025
No, they ask, but you can say, "I don't have a Green Card." They need your EAD, passport, and two proofs of home address. I just did my Real ID.
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Bhupinder SinghNov 22, 2025
I live in CA and yes I have real id. I showed them my EAD and SSN with address proof
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phani cheruNov 22, 2025
Some states may have different requirements, so it looks like not all states issue a Real ID with only an approved EAD. I am from Kentucky I scheduled appointment for changing regular driver's license to real ID but they clearly said that I am not eligible for getting real ID😞
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Daniel D DNov 22, 2025
in Pennsylvania, I got my real ID with EAD and SSN, but I had to wait for the confirmation letter from immigration office to issue a real ID. it took 2 weeks then I got my real ID for 5 years.
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Waiting CatNov 23, 2025
From what I learned the real ID has a star in the top right corner (ID/drivers license). You can obtain a temp ID/drivers license but for the Real ID I think you need to have your GC. Maybe I'm wrong but I have a DMV appointment to update my Driver's license to a Real ID soon, I'll ask questions and report. Good luck and all the best to everyone.
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Ebele damselNov 23, 2025
you can obtain your real ID with your EAD a d your SSN with 2 proof of address that the 6points. for States like Illinois and New Jersey.
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Laka k2d
what about New York?

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