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REAL ID won't be required for these five states, but travelers will need something else

After years of reminders, the REAL ID requirement is upon us, well most of us. Starting this Wednesday, May 7, most U.S. adults will need a REAL ID to board federally regulated commercial aircraft, ...
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The Real ID deadline is here. What to know to get yours

The deadline to obtain a Real ID is here after 20 years of delays. Starting on May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act will be enforced by TSA agents at U.S. airports for anyone flying domestically. As lines ...
Time

What to Know About the REAL ID Changeover—and How You Can Still Fly Without One

Travelers move through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of Memorial Day on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Atlanta, as REAL ID reminders are shown on screens. After years of delays, the ...
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REAL ID vs. Enhanced driver’s license: What you need to know as deadline nears

If you’re planning to travel in 2025 or later, an important deadline is approaching fast. REAL ID, also sometimes written as “Real ID,” will be required beginning May 7, 2025, to fly in the United ...
USA Today

REAL ID took 20 years to become reality. What took so long?

For nearly twenty years, the U.S. government has been telling Americans that their state-issued driver's license or nondriver identification will not be enough to board a domestic flight or enter a ...