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5 things to know about Real ID now that the deadline has passed

  • Enacted in 2005 based on recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, the REAL ID law now mandates that travelers use compliant identification for domestic flights and entry into certain federal buildings.
  • Implementation faced nearly 20 years of delays and multiple postponements, including pauses during the COVID-19 pandemic when people could not easily access DMV offices.
  • States have overhauled their ID systems, and as of early 2025, millions of residents nationwide, including nearly 1.8 million in Washington and 19.5 million in California, hold REAL IDs.
  • TSA officials warn that travelers without REAL ID should expect additional screening, noting the law strengthens identity verification by requiring secure issuance documents.
  • With the deadline now in effect, compliant IDs bearing designated features like the gold star in Massachusetts or bear and star in California are mandatory to avoid delays at airports and federal sites.
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First Coast broke the news in Jacksonville, United States on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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