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Learn what REAL ID is, why you need it, and how to get it by May 7, 2025. Find out if your state or territory offers REAL ID and what documents you need to apply.
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Starting May 7, 2025, every state and territory resident...
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On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to...
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- Why Upgrade Your License to A Real Id?
- Check to See If Your License Or State ID Is Already Real ID-compliant
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- Do You Need A Real ID to Fly?
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Beginning May 7, 2025, if you have not upgraded your driver’s license or state-issued ID to be REAL ID-compliant, you will not be able to use it to: Visit the REAL ID website for more details and frequently asked questions.
If your driver's license or state ID has a star in the upper right-hand corner, it is already REAL-ID-compliant. There is nothing more you need to do.
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 websiteto see what documentation you will need. Your new card will have the REAL ID star marking at the top right.
If you do not upgrade your license or state ID, you can use a passport or one of these other acceptable forms of identification to fly.
You will still be able to get a driver's license or state ID card that is not REAL ID-compliant. But you will not be able to use it for air travel or to get into federal facilities or military installations. Find and visit your state's driver's licensing agency websiteto see how to get a non-REAL ID-compliant license or state ID.
Learn about the REAL ID Act, a law that sets higher security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and IDs. Find out how to check, apply, and use a REAL ID for air travel and other purposes.
Learn about the REAL ID Act, which sets security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and IDs. Find out how to get a REAL ID, when it will be enforced, and what documents you need to apply.
Learn how to get or renew a REAL ID driver's license or ID card in California. Find out what documents you need, how to use the online checklist and application, and what to expect at the DMV office.
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, check with your state department of motor vehicles.
Learn if you need a REAL ID to fly domestically or visit federal facilities after May 7, 2025. Use the interactive tool to check your state or territory's REAL ID status and requirements.
Apr 23, 2024 · Learn what REAL ID is, how to get it and why you need it to board a domestic flight after May 7, 2025. Find out the documentation, fees and alternatives for REAL ID-compliant identification.