Joining the USCF with no formal ID

I guess it may prevent income tax evasion or money laundering?

Like if the IRS finds $500,000 in cash sitting under your bed, you can't claim "Yeah, uh, those are my USCF tournament winnings last month..."

What exactly does not having ID accomplish?

Freedom brah.  Freedom.  Living off the grid like John Connor.

How's the windmill comin' along?

Pwned it like Jay Love brah

Sorry but not having ID is not helping you accomplish that goal.

Plus you just posted to the internet that you're trying to stay off the grid. Congratulations on your recent addition to dozens of government watch lists.

But he had Summer Glau to help him out, whaddyou got?

I am going to go out on a limb and guess you arent a sci fi fan.