Beyond air travel, REAL ID requirements will also affect access to federal facilities. Standard driver's licenses that aren't REAL ID-compliant will no longer suffice for these purposes, ...

Wednesday is not the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID — it’s just the date the new requirement for air travel goes into effect. People can still get a REAL ID after May 7.

Everything to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines and more. The deadline is here for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's federal requirement for Real ID for domestic flights and ...

After 20 years, REAL ID rules are in place at airports across the country. ... REAL ID is now required for air travel across the country . by NBC 10 NEWS. Wed, May 7th 2025 at 6:57 AM.

Wednesday is not the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID — it’s just the date the new requirement for air travel goes into effect. People can still get a REAL ID after May 7.

Travelers may also use a U.S. passport, permanent resident card, Enhanced Tribal Card, foreign-government issued passport, and several other forms of identification accepted by the TSA for air travel.

May 7 is not the last day to apply for a REAL ID, but after that date anyone who plans to travel domestically by air will still need to get one — or have a valid passport.

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