How to get a REAL ID and use it for travel - USAGov
May 8, 2025 · 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.
Apply for REAL ID - California DMV
During the online REAL ID application process, you will be prompted to upload documents that prove identity (e.g., valid passport or birth certificate) and residency (e.g., utility bill, bank …
REAL ID - Transportation Security Administration
May 7, 2025 · Starting May 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 …
How do I get a REAL ID? What to bring to your appointment
Apr 23, 2025 · Travelers can obtain a REAL ID by providing documentation such as full legal name, birthday, social security number, two proofs of address, and lawful status. Processing …
What Is a Real ID? How Is It Different From a Driver's License?
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 …
U.S. Passports and REAL ID - Travel
The REAL ID Act requires IDs issued by a state to meet federal security standards. You must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
The REAL ID deadline is here—but you can still fly without one
May 7, 2025 · The REAL ID Act was introduced in 2005 in an effort to tighten the nation's air travel security in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions - Transportation Security …
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the implementation of the REAL ID Act. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation …
Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint
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.
REAL ID in Pennsylvania | Driver and Vehicle Services
Find out what a REAL ID is, who needs one, and how to get it in Pennsylvania. Start here for everything you need to know — from eligibility to documents to how to apply.