- The Real ID deadline will be May 7, 2025.
- TSA will now require Real ID to gain access to airport secure areas.
A major change is coming that will impact all airline passengers.
The state’s driver’s licence and identification card includes an additional security feature. Real ID The federal government introduced a new standard in 2018. The deadline for obtaining the card has been extended several times, initially to allow people to have more time to apply.
It is only now that the law is in effect. There are less than 10 working days left until May 7, when travelers must obtain an identification card compliant with Real ID.
Visit the website of your state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles for more information about how to get a Real ID. It involves providing residency information as well as other documents.
If you are unable obtain Real ID in time, there are still options. You can use your United States passport instead. US passport cards or Global Entry cards can also be used. acceptable forms Real ID. It also stated that temporary IDs from the state such as a driver’s licence on paper are not acceptable for travel.
“TSA will engage with the public and licensing jurisdictions to facilitate a seamless transition to Real ID enforcement starting May 7, 2025,” said a TSA representative. Travel + Leisure.
You should be aware that getting a Real ID is a long process if you do not plan ahead. Real ID certification, for example, is available in California The paperwork must be approved manually at a DMV field office. According to a graph posted on the California DMV’s website, wait times between 8 am and 10 am are the lowest, while wait times between 5 pm and 6 pm can exceed 80 minutes.
Not sure if you have a RealID? You can find out the symbol of the driver’s permit or identification card in your state by visiting the official website. Visit the website of your state’s office responsible for administering driver’s licenses or identification cards to learn what the corresponding symbol is, as it varies from one state to another. New YorkA white star inside a circle of black will let travelers know that they are carrying a Real ID. California’s logo, meanwhile, is a golden teddy bear with a central star and an in Texas, The Real ID has a golden circle at the top-right corner with a white star.
