Adding the star ID to your DL is likely more convenient than toting your passport with you for every domestic flight, but dealing with anything that requires going to the ALEA office itself seems to be not nearly as hassle free or convenient as just being able renew your DL in the probate office. I think for most people it is the hassle of having to round up all the documents and going down there in the small window that they are open hoping to get processed than it is having to show all the documents.

Until my DL is up for renewal again I will just take my passport if I fly again since I don't see any sense in paying for another DL just to upgrade it to the Star ID before it is time to renew. I, also, agree that if one has a passport then they should be able to just issue the Star ID DL without other documentation.


If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.---Winnie the Pooh