REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?

The REAL ID Act will be enforced in May: Do you need a REAL ID?

Though the act will go into effect in just under two months, the NCDOT reminds the public that REAL IDs aren't mandatory. Here's what to know.

Deadline for Real ID approaches in Kentucky, affecting summer travel plans

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights, marking the end of a years-long extension of the deadline.

REAL ID Deadline Nearing

The deadline for people get a REAL ID is coming soon The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging residents to visit the DMV to upgrade their driver’s license or ID to a REAL ID or Enhanced Driver License. Beginning May 7, 2025 all travelers flying within the United States or entering secure federal facilities will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification, such as a REAL ID, Enhanced Driver License, …

REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?

(NEXSTAR) — It’s starting to warm up, which means the spring break and summer vacation travel seasons are nearly upon us. Without the necessary ID, however, you may find yourself grounded at the airport. Come early May, you will need a REAL ID-compliant ID (which you may already have) to board a domestic flight. (It will also be necessary if you are visiting certain federal facilities or entering a nuclear power plant, but we’ll focus on the air…

Deadline for REAL ID in Washington is May 7

There are less than two months until REAL ID enforcement is set to begin across the U.S., and Washington is one of just five states with alternative options for some scenarios. The Department of Homeland Security keeps a countdown on its REAL ID page, tracking the deadline down to the second. Read more...

People wait in line hours to get Real ID at PennDOT center in in King of Prussia

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