Real ID Deadline Approaches: Travelers Urged to Prepare
As the May 7 deadline for the Real ID approaches, travelers across the United States are being urged to ensure their identification documents are compliant. The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, sets new standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards, which will be required for boarding domestic flights and entering federal facilities.
In Washington State, officials are reminding residents that they have just one month left to obtain a Real ID. Similarly, in Texas, the Department of Public Safety is warning of potential long waits at driver's license offices as the deadline nears. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) is preparing for increased scrutiny at security checkpoints.
Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. are also gearing up for the enforcement of Real ID requirements at their airports. The Department of Homeland Security has stated that full enforcement will begin on May 7, and travelers without a Real ID-compliant document may face difficulties boarding flights or accessing federal facilities.
The urgency to comply with the Real ID requirements has been heightened by backlogs in state driver's licensing offices, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelers are encouraged to check their state's DMV website for information on how to obtain a Real ID and to plan accordingly to avoid any last-minute issues.
Detailed Passengers need REAL ID for domestic flights starting May 7
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How do I know if I have an enhanced driver's license in Michigan?
Currently there are only 5 states that issue EDL/EIDs, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington. EDL/EIDs can be identified by having an image of the U.S. flag and the word Enhanced at the top of the card.
What is real ID NY?
New Yorkers have until May 7 to get their REAL ID — a form of identification issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles that will be required to board domestic flights and to enter some federal buildings. Officials within some DMV offices say they're struggling to keep up ahead of the deadline.
What is a real ID in Colorado?
In accordance with the REAL ID Act, the Colorado DMV must verify an applicant's full legal name, identity, date of birth, and lawful presence in the United States when issuing a Colorado driver license or state identification card.
Does Colorado have a real ID?
Colorado has been REAL ID compliant since 2012. This means that REAL ID eligible Coloradans currently have our REAL IDs. Our customers were either issued a REAL ID during their first issuance of a Colorado credential or when they renewed their existing Colorado credential between 2014 and 2025.
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