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‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Illinois Secretary of State clears up confusion about REAL ID as enforcement deadline approaches

  • The Real ID enforcement deadline is set for May 7, requiring updated identification to board flights and enter federal facilities, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration.
  • Less than a third of Illinois residents currently possess Real IDs, with over 3.4 million issued, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
  • Giannoulias announced that the state will add thousands of DMV appointment slots to accommodate the expected increase in Real ID applications.
  • Real IDs will be necessary for people 18 and older to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities, as emphasized by officials.
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Airport security will start checking for a REAL ID in 75 days. Here’s what you need to know.

A sample of a REAL ID compliant South Carolina driver's license. (Photo courtesy of the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles)COLUMBIA — Starting in 75 days, South Carolinians will need a gold star on their driver’s license to show it’s a REAL ID to get through airport security without a passport. Federal identification requirements passed by Congress 20 years ago will actually be enforced starting May 7 for people boarding a commercial flight withi…

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As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to 'Get Real' ID

On May 7, state-issued driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification for domestic flights or at certain federal facilities.

·Cherokee County, United States
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‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Illinois Secretary of State clears up confusion about REAL ID as enforcement deadline approaches

CHICAGO — The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is just 75 days away and the Illinois Secretary of State is trying to clear up any confusion. The back and forth on the REAL ID seems to be constant, in fact, the deadline for REAL ID enforcement has been delayed four times since the pandemic, but the official deadline is on May 7. Will I need a REAL ID by May 7th? While the deadline is quickly approaching, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoul…

·Chicago, United States
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DMV Adding Appointments As Real ID Requirement Looms: 'We Don't Want People Freaking Out'

People with a valid U.S. passport do not need a Real ID to fly domestically, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. It may be required in order to visit certain federal facilities.

·Chicago, United States
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Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - The Secretary of State’s Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them. The post Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

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Illinois Secretary of State answers REAL ID questions as privacy concerns persist

(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advising residents to avoid confusion about the federal government’s upcoming deadline to comply with the REAL ID mandate.

·United States
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