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In reply to the discussion: Come 2018, driver licenses from nine states wont be accepted as IDs at the airport [View all]dflprincess
(28,072 posts)it's also a pain in the neck to get.
It's only available at driver's license examining stations which most people only go to when they first get their license. There are other offices, with more convenient hours, where you can can go to renew a regular license.
The enhanced license also costs more and requires more ID and proof of residence than you need to get a passport. In fact, a passport is a piece of ID it's suggested you use to get the enhanced license.
If your concern is being able to fly and you have a passport, just use that. It's all the TSA requires and there's no point to putting yourself through the hassle of getting the license until the the state requires it. Though I personally think it's pathetic that this is being required for travel within the U.S.