Regarding MO, we indeed meet and exceed the REAL ID requirements for DL/Non DL ID proof of residence/citizenship etc. What we will not do is copy all the documents required at the state level and send to the Feds- until now, one can opt-in to have their documents sent to jack-boot land in return for a “REAL ID” compliant DL/non DL ID.
Our citizenry approved a constitutional amendment that prohibits an en masse non-legislated compliance to REAL ID some years ago, recently the state legislature passed a law allowing the “opt-in” choice by the person applying for a DL non DL ID. Why does the fedgov need copies of all the documents states require to issue IDs? Database of course, otherwise the fedgov has no idea who is whom, as it should be. Papers please.....
As it stands now, MO ID holders cannot enter military or other federal facilities on the basis of a MO issued ID.....(unless it is one of the compliant versions).
Your reply is much more detailed and accurate than mine and explains why MO is not in compliance and why it shouldn’t have to be. A hypothetical question. If I am called as a juror in a Federal trial and can’t get into the courthouse because my MO driver’s license is not REAL ID (it isn’t), does that mean I don’t have to serve?