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Real ID deadline nears

  • Starting May 7, most U.S. Adults flying commercially must show a passport or a state-issued Real ID-compliant identification card.
  • This requirement stems from a 2005 law passed after the 2001 terrorist attacks but faced delays due to state unpreparedness, slow public uptake, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Obtaining a Real ID requires more documentation than regular IDs and the cards are marked with a white star in a yellow circle, with only 56% of IDs nationally meeting the standards as of January 2024.
  • Homeland Security reports show about 81% of recent flyers used acceptable IDs, but some states have low compliance, limited appointments exist, and officials in Kentucky requested an enforcement delay.
  • Real ID is not mandatory for driving, voting, or receiving state benefits, and people can still apply for the ID after May 7 via resources linked on the Department of Homeland Security website.
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Real ID deadline nears

In less than two weeks, you will not be able to fly without a Real ID-compliant identification. Several forms of identification fall into the Real ID category. If you don't have one, you will need to get a new license or state ID.

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Fox 2 Now St Louis broke the news in St. Louis, United States on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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