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REAL ID deadline approaches: What you need to know about the requirements

  • Starting May 7, 2025, individuals need a REAL ID or another compliant credential, like a passport, to board domestic flights.
  • Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005, establishing minimum security standards for state-issued IDs after a 9/11 Commission recommendation.
  • A REAL ID ensures travelers can fly domestically and access secure federal locations; Enhanced Driver's Licenses are also acceptable.
  • Michigan residents can obtain a REAL ID at Secretary of State offices for a $30 fee plus renewal costs; 73% had upgraded as of March 21.
  • Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stated that a star on your license indicates REAL ID readiness, but the old design will phase out by January 2029.
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Real ID deadline approaches—what you need to know

The May 7 Real ID deadline is near, and here's what you need to ensure you're compliant for domestic flights and federal facility access.

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