US EditionDon’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7
- Starting May 7, 2025, the U.S. Will require a REAL ID-compliant license or ID for domestic air travel and entry to secure federal facilities.
- The REAL ID Act, enacted in 2005 after the 9/11 Commission recommended security standards for state-issued IDs, has faced years of delays due to state issues and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- As of late April 2025, 81% of travelers presented accepted ID, but some states have limited appointment availability, causing a last-minute rush to meet the deadline.
- TSA spokesperson Dan Velez stated the agency does not plan to delay the deadline again, while TSA warns that lacking a REAL ID may cause delays, extra screening, or denial of checkpoint entry.
- People without a REAL ID by May 7 must show an alternate TSA-approved ID, like a passport, to avoid travel complications, but those who don’t fly or visit secure sites may not need the new ID.
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Don't have a REAL ID yet? What to know about the May 7 deadline to avoid travel headaches
If you don't have a REAL ID by the deadline and you're planning to board a domestic flight, you will need to bring your passport or another TSA-approved form of identification to travel.
When It Comes to ID, It's Time to Get REAL
Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, a few years after the 9/11 attacks. The subsequent 9/11 Commission Report revealed many weaknesses in our national security, including the fact that hijackers Khalid Al-Mihdhar and Nawaf Al-Hazmi got California driver’s licenses through a facilitator in San Diego. They probably used those to board the American Airlines plane they crashed into the Pentagon, killing 189 people. International and domestic cr…
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Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7
The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S.
Real ID enforcement begins May 7: What Montana travelers need to know
Traveling can often be stressful, and starting Wednesday, May 7, getting through airport security may become challenging for those without a REAL ID. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require passengers to present a REAL ID or another approved form of identification to pass through TSA checkpoints and enter federal facilities.Watch the full story: Real ID enforcement begins May 7: What Montana travelers need to knowFor travel…
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