Can I use a passport card to drive/travel legally in the US?
Do I need a drivers license, to travel by automobile on the public roads of the US, if I am a US citizen with a passport card?
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The driver of a motor vehicle on public roads in the United States must possess a valid drivers licenses. This is governed by each state's law, and is a consistent rule.
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No person in the US needs a driver's license to travel by automobile on public roads in the United States.
If, however, you mean to ask if one needs a drivers license to drive a motor vehicle on public roads in the United States, then the answer is "A US passport card is insufficient. One needs a driver's license."
A US passport card is not a drivers license, In the US, drivers licenses are issued by the states, not by the federal government.
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Can you travel anywhere with a passport card?
Valid for entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. A passport card can be used as ID for domestic flights. It cannot be used for international air travel.Does a passport card count as a passport?
Aside from being unable to be used for international air travel, the passport card is treated as a passport for all other purposes.Is passport card a valid proof of citizenship?
The Passport Card is a fully valid passport. It provides proof of your U.S. citizenship and identity. They are available using the same form as the U.S. Passport Book; Form DS-11 for first-time applicants. If you have a Passport Book already you can mail in your request for a Card using Form DS-82.Do I need a real ID if I have a passport?
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