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 statement).

Nov 13, 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.

May 7, 2025 · The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.

May 7, 2025 · Information about REAL ID, required documents to apply for REAL ID and answers to frequently asked questions.

The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses and ID cards. As of May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by airplane or visiting certain federal facilities must use a REAL …

Dec 1, 2025 · REAL ID-compliant IDs are state-issued documents of identification — such as REAL ID driver's licenses or ID cards with a special symbol — that comply with “minimum security standards” …

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 that the …

May 7, 2025 · What Is REAL ID? The federal REAL ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the United States (U.S.) and enter secure federal …

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.

DHS/TSA is committed to enforcing the REAL ID Act, therefore, beginning May 7, 2025, anyone 18 years and older that plans to fly domestically or visit certain Federal facilities will need a REAL ID or …