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  1. Get Real: New ID Requirements for U.S. Travel

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  2. REAL ID Toolkit

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  3. Start right now to get Real ID to fly in the US in 2020

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  4. What is REAL ID? Enhanced driver’s license? What you need to know to

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  5. You Will Need A REAL ID To Fly Within US Soon. Here's What You Need To Know

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  6. REAL ID license: Everything you need to know before October 2020 when

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  1. REAL ID

    On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Find out if you're REAL ID ready with our interactive tool! Are you planning to fly domestically or visit a Federal facility after May 7, 2025? Yes / Don't Know. Does your Drivers License / ID have a star (and/or flag) or ...

  2. How to get a REAL ID and use it for travel

    How to get a REAL ID. When you apply for or renew your driver's license or state identification card, you can choose to make it REAL ID-compliant. Find and visit your state's driver's licensing agency website to see what documentation you will need. Your new card will have the REAL ID star marking at the top right.

  3. Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint

    Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint. Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID ...

  4. You'll soon need a Real ID to fly in U.S. Here's how to get one

    Flying within the U.S. will soon require an extra document that's more secure than a state-issued driver's license or ID if you don't want to lug around your passport with you. Beginning in May of ...

  5. Are You REAL ID Ready?

    Yes. These alternate forms of identification may be used in lieu of a REAL ID Drivers License or ID at the airport to board domestic flights and when visiting federal facilities. No. You're not REAL ID ready! Important: if you want to board domestic flights or visit federal facilities beginning May 7, 2025 you must have a REAL ID or another ...

  6. REAL ID FAQs

    The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government "set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.". The Act established minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits certain federal agencies from ...

  7. Americans will need Real ID to travel in 2025: Here are the

    The United States is less than a year out from the Department of Homeland Security's federal requirement for Real ID for domestic flights and entering federal facilities, and to help you get ahead ...

  8. Real ID required to fly in US by May 2025: Here's how to get a Real ID

    It will take about two weeks, or 15 business days to get your Real ID or Enhanced Driver's License from your state's Motor Vehicle Department. Enhanced driver's licenses, which are only issued ...

  9. Yes, you need a Real ID to fly domestically. Here's what to ...

    Here's what to know as the 2023 deadline approaches. Beginning May, 3 2023, Americans over the age of 18 will need a Real ID-compliant license to fly domestically. A standard state ID or driver ...

  10. REAL ID "Your 'Ready for Takeoff' Self"

    Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, state-issued enhanced driver's license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. Check for the star. Generally, REAL ID compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card. State-issued enhanced driver's licenses are also acceptable, and ...

  11. REAL ID Act: Requirements, State Deadlines & Updates [2024]

    The Real ID Act sets federal standards for state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards, requiring them for air travel and entry into federal facilities starting May 7, 2025. Real ID-compliant cards feature a star in the top right corner, so it is best to check if you have already been issued one. Only compliant IDs will be accepted for ...

  12. Real ID vs. driver's license: Everything you need to know

    When the Real ID Act is enacted, passengers will not be allowed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints without a Real ID. While your driver's license won't be sufficient to pass through TSA checkpoints for domestic air travel, you can still travel with a U.S. passport or various TSA-approved forms of identification. If you ...

  13. The Real ID Deadline Is Approaching—Here's How to Be Prepared

    The new federal identification rules, called Real ID, are set to go into effect on May 7, 2025. After that date, travelers will only be able to use certain enhanced forms of identification at ...

  14. Americans will need Real ID to travel in 2025: Here are the

    Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Earlier this week marked one year before DHS begins enforcing the Real ID requirement on May 7, 2025. Starting on that date, a Real ID or other federally approved identification will be required to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Federal agencies including Transportation Security ...

  15. What You Need to Know About Real ID and Travel

    A few basics about Real ID: To get a Real ID, you need to present documents to your DMV proving your age and identity, Social Security number and address. That generally means bringing a birth certificate or passport, a Social Security card or tax form such as a W-2, and two proofs of address. If you've changed your name through marriage, you ...

  16. Deadline for REAL ID extended, giving US air travelers a reprieve

    Once the new deadline is reached, US travelers 18 and older and taking domestic commercial flights in the United States must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other state photo ...

  17. Identification Requirements FAQ

    Customer Service - ID Requirements. Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits federal agencies, like TSA, from accepting licenses and identification cards for official purposes from states that do not meet these standards.

  18. Everything Travelers Need to Know About the REAL ID Act

    The short answer: no. You'll need a REAL ID at minimum for domestic travel come May 2025, and your passport can work in place of a REAL ID for domestic travel—but a valid passport will still ...

  19. Information for the Real ID

    Beginning May 2025, to fly within the United States or to enter a federal office, you will need the Real ID. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID full enforcement date from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver's ...

  20. REAL ID

    An EDL or EID is a form of identification with enhanced security features that shows proof of identity and proof of citizenship. An EDL/EID meets federal requirements under REAL ID and is an approved alternative to a passport or passport card for re-entry into the U.S. at land and sea borders between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda ...

  21. Is REAL ID's deadline real?: Everything you need to know

    S ep. 27—The deadline to obtain a REAL ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities is May 7, 2025. After a few extensions already, the Transportation Security ...

  22. REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S ...

    Beginning May 7, 2025, you won't be able to board a domestic flight with your driver's license unless it's REAL ID-compliant.

  23. About REAL ID

    The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government "set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses and identification cards.". The Act and implementing regulations establish minimum security standards for license issuance and ...

  24. Is REAL ID's deadline real?: Everything you need to know

    The deadline to obtain a REAL ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities is May 7, 2025. After a few extensions already, the Transportation Security Administration has ...

  25. Will I need to obtain a REAL ID to travel if I have TSA PreCheck®?

    All travelers, including TSA PreCheck® enrollees, must have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification (e.g., passport) in order to fly once TSA is enforcing the REAL ID requirement at airports. To obtain a REAL ID, contact your state's driver's licensing agency. Learn more about REAL ID by reviewing REAL ID FAQs.

  26. AZ Travel ID deadline update: Feds promote possible phased ...

    Well, that aptly describes the deadline for the Arizona Travel ID, known nationally as REAL ID. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on its phased approach for enforcement of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline. This would provide federal agencies such as ...

  27. Real ID/Drivers License/Identification Cards

    Real ID/Drivers License/Identification Cards, Division of Motor Vehicles, ... The 9-11 Commission, which was formed following terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001, issued several recommendations and requirements that were aimed at improving our nation's security. ... Refugee Travel Document (I-571) Employment Authorization Card (I ...

  28. Dominican Republic International Travel Information

    Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution. Replace a stolen or lost passport. Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact POLITUR (809-222-2026), the National Police ( 809-682-2151), and the U.S. Embassy for assistance.

  29. DHS announces extension of REAL ID full enforcement deadline

    WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver's licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established by ...

  30. These are the documents you will need to travel by plane in ...

    Travelers should be aware of a new requirement for travel within the United States next year. Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must comply with the REAL ID law to board domestic flights, as ...