That means a standard driver's license is longer acceptable at TSA security checkpoints. And theoretically, that means if you don't have a REAL ID, you can't board a commercial flight.

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New federal Real ID air travel requirements are finally here, prompting some travelers to wonder what will happen if they attempt to board a plane without the right form of identification.

The U.S. government has announced a groundbreaking change in airport identification processes. The Transportation Security ...

After years of delays, travelers must now show a REAL ID, a valid passport or another federally approved ID to travel. May 7, 2025, is the deadline.

These states offer options beyond the standard REAL ID, including Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) and Enhanced IDs (EIDs), which double as proof of citizenship and work for travel to places like ...

“We usually have 6,000 first-time applicants per day, which is significant and the process of issuing a REAL ID takes longer than a standard license or ID application,” Burnham noted.

How Rhode Island prepared for the REAL ID requirements As of Jan. 31, 2025, nearly 56% of the almost 860,000 Rhode Islanders who carry driver's licenses or state-issued ID cards already have a ...

“If it takes much longer, I may go in and do a standard driver’s license renewal,” Eisenman said. Real ID remains a federal requirement to fly and access secure buildings.

Those standard licenses will say "Not for federal identification." How to get a Real ID People can go to any Secretary of State office to get a new ID card.

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With REAL ID requirements now in place, you may be trying to determine if you need to schedule an appointment with the Iowa DOT. Here's how to check.