Real ID Deadline Approaches: Essential for Domestic Travel by 2025

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. will need a Real ID or equivalent to board flights and enter federal facilities.

Real ID requirements include proof of identity, Social Security number, and residency.
The Real ID Act, passed in 2005, aims to enhance security for state-issued IDs.
Travelers can also use passports or other federally approved IDs as alternatives.
States have been issuing Real IDs since 2017, but compliance is now urgent.
Check your state's DMV for specific documentation and application procedures.