Here's When You'll Actually Need a Real ID to Fly in 2025
to clear through the Transportation Security Administration's security checkpoint.
Here's what you need to know: Approximately in May, the new restrictions will take effect. So, if you're 18 or older and want to fly within the US, you'll need to flash a Real ID-enhanced driver's license or some other accepted ID, such as a passport, to get by the TSA.
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If you plan to travel by air after May 3, 2023, or enter a federal facility, you will need a REAL ID-compliant card.
The Real ID is an upgraded version of a typical state driver's license or identification card, designed to assist authorities in combating terrorism and identity theft.
Right now, all 50 states and the District of Columbia meet federal requirements for Real ID, according to the Department of Homeland Security. If you got a new driver's license recently, it very likely meets those standards. Alternatively, if it's been a while since you updated your license, it will probably need to be updated to stay compliant.
You can tell by looking at your license: If there's a gold, black, or white star in the top right corner, you have a Real ID. (There are some slight variations - for example, California puts the star over its state bear logo, while Maine puts it in an outline of the state.)
How do I obtain a Real ID in my state?
The state agency that issued your driver's license is responsible for issuing Real IDs. You'll need to provide documents, which can vary, but usually include: proof of your identity and U.S. residency or citizenship documents; proof of your Social Security number; and multiple forms of proof of your current address.
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After you apply for your new ID, you should receive a temporary paper ID right away. Your official Real ID-compliant ID will arrive by mail about three or four weeks later.
In most cases, the cost of getting a Real ID-compliant license is the same as renewing your license or non-driving identification card.
What will happen if I don't get a Real ID by the deadline?
Starting in May 2025 - unless the deadline gets extended again - federal agencies, such as the Transportation Security Administration, will only accept Real ID-approved licenses and IDs "for accessing federal facilities," as stated by DHS.
This covers things like airport security checkpoints.
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- Department of Defense Identification
- Permanent resident card
- Border crossing card
- Government-issued photo identification provided by a federally recognized tribe
- Washington state
Having a Real ID-compliant license won't impact other driver's license uses, such as checking if someone can drive a vehicle or buy alcohol, firearms, or tobacco products.
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