Virginia travelers hurry to get Real ID ahead of May 7 deadline: What to know
- Starting May 7, travelers in the United States must use a REAL ID or passport to board domestic flights or access secure federal facilities.
- The REAL ID requirement stems from a 2005 federal law passed after the 9/11 attacks to set security standards for state-issued identification cards.
- Despite multiple deadline extensions caused by states' unpreparedness and the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents are rushing to obtain the compliant ID before enforcement begins.
- In South Carolina, about 63 percent of residents have upgraded, with increased DMV traffic and warnings that travelers without REAL ID may face lengthy screenings and missed flights.
- This enforcement will likely cause delays for travelers without compliant ID and emphasizes the importance of updating identification before May 7 to avoid disruptions.
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ITD offers star card pop-up services as enforcement nears
Idaho residents rushing to get their Star Cards before the May 7 federal deadline now have a new option to beat the long wait times at DMV offices.The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has opened a pop-up service center at its Chinden campus, where no appointments are needed to obtain the federally compliant ID."People can get their Star Card at any time, but if you're going to be flying on May 7th or after, eventually you're going to need t…
Less than 2 days until Real ID requirement for airport security goes into effect - The Points Guy
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Real ID enforcement is almost here. The much-delayed rollout of new security standards for driver’s licenses and state identification cards will go into effect May 7. Travelers’ identification cards will have to meet Real ID standards in order to be used for federal purposes, including passing through airport security checkpoints. “On May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age …
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