The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed an official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be mandatory for travelers to navigate airport security within the U.S.

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 following 9/11 Commission recommendations,

A Real ID will be required for flights in the new year. Here's when the new requirements will take effect and how to get a Real ID in Arizona.

The Transportation Security Administration published a final rule Monday providing a framework for federal agency phased enforcement of REAL ID requirements.

According to a published final rule, the TSA is publicizing a May 7 deadline but will likely implement a phased enforcement to accommodate travelers who don't have a Real ID by then.

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities.

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According to TSA, the REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7 — requiring only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet security standards, including

The Transportation Security Administration published its final rule establishing a phased approach for enforcing REAL ID requirements starting May 7, 2025.