Jan 13, 2025 · TSA will provide additional information about its use of phased enforcement authority on TSA.gov. “Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 to enhance security standards for identification, directly in response to the security vulnerabilities highlighted by the 9/11 attacks,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.

Now through May 6, 2025, TSA will continue accepting, non-compliant mDLs. Are you REAL ID ready? On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Find out if you’re REAL ID ready with our interactive tool!

Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

Jan 14, 2025 · Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the REAL ID Act will be allowed for official purposes,...

Sep 12, 2024 · Enforcement of the REAL ID Act and regulations enhances TSA’s ability to accurately verify a traveler’s identity document. For more information on REAL ID, please visit TSA.gov/real-id.

May 7, 2024 · DHS/TSA is committed to enforcing the REAL ID Act, therefore, beginning May 7, 2025, anyone 18 years and older that plans to fly domestically or visit certain Federal facilities will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification.

REAL ID Modernization Act. The REAL ID Modernization Act, passed by Congress as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 includes a provision that removes a requirement for a state to require an individual to provide documentation of their social security number when applying for a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card.

Jan 14, 2025 · The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of . . . sources of identification, ... Since Fall 2023, the TSA REAL ID Program Office has been hosting monthly stakeholder engagement sessions with Federal agencies. During these sessions, DHS ...

Sep 16, 2024 · TSA Punts REAL ID Enforcement To 2027. Only 70% of state-issued identifications would be REAL ID-compliant by the May 2025 deadline, raising the prospect of delays at airport security checkpoints.

Jan 15, 2025 · The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a final rule providing a framework for federal agency phased enforcement of REAL ID requirements. Federal agencies, including TSA, will begin REAL ID enforcement on the deadline—May 7, 2025.