Starting May 7, 2025, you'll need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel and entry to federal facilities.
A REAL ID is a driver's license or identification card that meets requirements set by the REAL ID Act of 2005.
What documents are required to apply for a REAL ID?
Proof of identity, Proof of Social Security number, Proof of residency, and Proof of any legal name changes. Visit the official website of the Department of Homeland Security for more information.
A REAL ID compliant driver's licens has one of the following indicators:
What other forms of identification are acceptable for the TSA?
- U.S. passport
- U.S. passport card
- DHS trusted traveler cards
- U.S. Department of Defense ID
- Permanent resident card
- Border crossing card
In this video, I explained what the REAL ID is, why it's important, and how to get one. Don't get caught off guard! Check your ID status
