Apr 6, 2026 · 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 documents do I need? Review our REAL ID checklist or contact our call center helpline at (800) 252-8980. How do I get copies of required documents? To help residents quickly access the …

Passengers should either travel with an acceptable alternative form of ID, like a passport, or enroll for a state-issued REAL ID through their state DMV offices.

Why Do I Need a Real ID? As of May 7, 2025, a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, permit, or identification card is required to board commercial airplanes or enter certain federal facilities. For …

To apply for a REAL ID, you must present documents that show your date of birth and your true full legal name. Select which documents you’ll use to get your REAL ID. What is a REAL ID? A REAL ID is a …

Apr 6, 2026 · Flying without a REAL ID? TSA now offers a $45 identity verification option. Learn the rules, requirements and tips to avoid delays at airport security.

A REAL ID driver’s license or identification (ID) card, or Enhanced driver’s license or ID card, or Other REAL ID-compliant document like a valid US passport, valid foreign government issued passport, …

You must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. The U.S. passport book and passport card are both REAL ID compliant. You can check to see if your current …

On June 15, 2009, Senator Daniel Akaka introduced the PASS ID Act, which would replace the REAL ID Act with a similar law without some of the requirements that were considered excessive, such as the …

Find commonly asked questions and answers about REAL ID, plus REAL ID info for your state.