People with government-issued identification that doesn't meet the standards of the Real ID Act will require a second form of ID to enter naval installations in San Diego and elsewhere, the Navy announced Friday.
Driver's licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Washington and American Samoa are not compliant with the provisions of the legislation, according to the Navy.
However, Minnesota and Washington have begun issuing enhanced driver's licenses that do meet the requirements, and those types will be accepted.
"Information about the Real ID Act has been shared with our installations and we are working with our security personnel to ensure awareness of base access changes," said Capt. Anthony Calandra, director of public safety for the Navy Installations Command.
"We are implementing this process in accordance with the Department of Defense, which recently announced that all (Department of Defense) installations would comply with the act," he said.
Acceptable forms of alternative IDs include a U.S. passport or passport card; employment authorization card; foreign passport with an I-551 stamp; federal, state or local government ID or Social Security card; student ID with photo; original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued in the U.S.; or a Native American Tribal document U.S. citizen identification card, according to the Navy.
Base commanding officers will be allowed to waive the requirements for special situations, such as air shows or other public events. Also, certain visitors, such as retirees and contractors, will be allowed access under the "Trusted Traveler" program.
