How To Get Government Travel and ID Documents

Getting your government documents is one of those things that's easy to put off until you urgently need them. This guide walks you through every major document a US citizen needs: birth certificate, Social Security card, driver's license, REAL ID, state photo ID, and passport. You get clear instructions on how to apply for each one, what it costs, and how long it takes. Bonus: It includes TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for anyone who travels and wants to skip the long lines.