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 …

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 · 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 …

Let’s walk through what a REAL ID is, the common REAL ID requirements, how to get one, and what the process looks like in key states like California, New Jersey, and Maryland.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Feb 20, 2025 · Apply for a REAL ID or DL using the DMV online portal. A California REAL ID or DL can be used for travel, proof of residency, personal identification, and other legal purposes.

With federal REAL ID enforcement in effect as of May 7, 2025, Kentucky driver’s licenses, permits or identification cards without a black star cannot be used at airport security checkpoints for …