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Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

  • Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, U.S. Travelers must use REAL ID-compliant licenses or accepted alternatives to fly domestically and enter federal buildings.
  • The 2005 REAL ID Act followed a 9/11 Commission recommendation to set federal standards for state-issued IDs but faced many delays and postponements.
  • By late April, 81% of TSA checkpoint travelers presented acceptable IDs, while those without REAL IDs risk delays, extra screening, or security checkpoint denial.
  • REAL ID cards usually display a gold or black star, and some states issue "Enhanced" IDs accepted as REAL ID alternatives for land and sea border crossings.
  • The new enforcement may cause travel disruptions for millions, and travelers should confirm their ID status and required documents on their state DMV website.
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The Copper Courier broke the news in on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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