West of Mpls MN about 50 miles on Hwy 12 | My wife issues State ID credentials for a living.
A State issued REAL ID alone will NOT be accepted as proof of citizenship to vote IF the SAVE act is passed, a State issued ENHANCED ID will .
When did ND start offering an ENHANCED ID?
The documentation requirements for to upgrade to a State issued ENHANCED ID are greater than what is required for a Passport. It costs an extra $15.00 to upgrade to a ENHANCED ID and it costs $165.00 for a first time passport or $130.00 to renew a passport...I'm lazy this morning so I'll use AI to "prove" that statement.
AI Overview
An Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or ID card requires more stringent, in-person documentation than a passport, specifically regarding Proof of Residency. While both require proof of citizenship and identity, an EDL mandates two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills), whereas a passport application generally does not.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (.gov)
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (.gov)
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Key Differences in Requirements
Citizenship & Age: Both require U.S. citizenship and are generally for residents aged 16+.
Residency Documentation: Enhanced IDs require two distinct, current proofs of residency in the state of issuance.
In-Person Requirement: Enhanced IDs must be applied for in person to verify identity, often requiring a new photo.
Process: Enhanced IDs require a higher level of scrutiny for residency compared to the U.S. Department of State requirements for a passport, which focus primarily on identity and citizenship.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
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Both, however, are valid for border crossing by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (.gov)
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (.gov)
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Edited by CMN 3/22/2026 08:37
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