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When travelers go to the Homeland Security (DHS) REAL ID page, the confusion begins. A large block of type in the upper right-hand corner of the page shows that the REAL ID DEADLINE is October 1, 2020. Then a big map shows REAL ID-compliant states.
Check to see if your driver’s license or state ID is REAL ID-compliant. Learn why and how to upgrade to a REAL ID for air travel and more.
What Is REAL ID? The federal REAL ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the United States (U.S.) and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other federal facilities.
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!
How to tell if you have a Real ID. Because this law has been on the books for a while, many states have started issuing Real IDs before they're federally required, meaning you might already have a Real ID. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways you can check. Generally, IDs with a star or star cutout are Real ID-compliant.
Real ID is a new requirement for all state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. The new standard—stemming from the Real ID Act of 2005—is in place to help improve security by making your identification harder to tamper with.
The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards.