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5 things to know about Real ID now that the deadline has passed

  • Enacted in 2005 after recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, the REAL ID requirements began enforcement on May 7, 2025, mandating federally compliant identification for air travel and access to certain government buildings.
  • The Act was created after the 9/11 Commission recommended stronger ID standards following delays and a pandemic-related deadline pause.
  • States overhauled issuance systems nationwide, with features like full legal name, birth date, photo, and security devices standard on REAL IDs.
  • A TSA spokesperson said about 81% of U.S. Travelers have compliant IDs, but those lacking one will face extra screening at checkpoints.
  • The enforcement means travelers must carry a REAL ID or TSA-approved ID to board domestic flights or access secure federal sites.
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First Coast broke the news in Jacksonville, United States on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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