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The REAL ID Act sets higher security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and IDs. Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID-compliant license or ID to board a plane or access federal facilities.
Are you REAL ID ready? On May 7, 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 interactive tool!
Jun 9, 2023 · How to Get a Real ID. To get a Real ID, you must bring documents to the registry of motor vehicles that prove your age, identity, Social Security number and address.
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Beginning May 7, 2025 every state and territory resident will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID, or another acceptable form of identification, for accessing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants, and boarding commercial aircraft.
You do not need to get your form or photo signed by someone else if you proved your identity using a UK passport or a share code.
- How you prove your identity for a driving licence application depends on which identity documents you have. There are different rules in Northern I...
- If you have a valid UK passport, write the 9-digit passport number on the application form. Do not send your physical passport. You cannot use the...
- You can prove your identity with a share code if you previously used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ or ‘EU Exit: ID Document Check’ app when applyi...
- You must provide additional evidence if your name or gender has changed since your identity document or driving licence was issued. If you’ve chang...
Jun 26, 2024 · Do I need a Real ID if I'm enrolled in PreCheck or Global Entry? Yes. While your Global Entry card is a valid form of ID, you'll need to bring it (or another compliant photo ID) with you when traveling, even if you're enrolled in one of these programs.
Aug 21, 2024 · Any traveler who is 18 years or older who plans to fly domestically or visit certain federal facilities will require a Real ID, or an alternative acceptable form of identification, such as a...
