Real ID deadline: When is it and will it actually arrive this year?
While it seems likely the May 7, 2025, deadline will stick, according to Illinois officials, many people won't need a Real ID right away, or possibly ever.
Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears
The Secretary of State's Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them. Those without passports will need them to board U.S. flights by May 7.
After years of delays, you'll need a REAL ID in 3 months. Here's what to know
Starting May 7, a REAL ID will be needed to fly within the U.S. State-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be accepted any more.
Not everyone needs a Real ID at May deadline — or possibly ever. Here's who does
Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. But there are a few reasons, and places, you might.
Traveling by Air This Summer? You Need to Get Your Real ID ASAP
If you haven't gotten your Real ID yet, don't wait any longer. Beginning on May 7, 2025, you'll be required to have a Real ID or other form of acceptable identification to board domestic flights throughout the US -- your driver's license will no longer be enough to get you through a TSA checkpoint.
REAL ID deadline is coming up in May in Illinois and nationwide
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one. Thus, demand is about to go up.
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? DMVs adding more appointments as deadline nears
As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who actually needs a REAL ID.
REAL ID deadline fast approaching: What you should know
REAL ID was put into place by the Real ID Act after 9/11 but its enforcement had been postponed a number of times including because of the pandemic.
Real ID Deadline Approaches: What RI Residents Need To Know
Here's what NYers need to know about Real ID driver's licenses, Mobile ID
New Yorkers will need a REAL ID or enhanced driver's license, permit or nondriver identification card to travel by air within ...
Travelers without a passport will soon need Real ID to fly
As of May 7, a REAL ID or passport will be needed to take domestic flights or to access certain federal buildings.
PennDOT offers REAL ID Days to help Pennsylvania drivers obtain the new form of identification
PennDOT's REAL ID Days events aim to help drivers across Pennsylvania obtain these new forms of identification.
Still need a REAL ID from RI's DMV? The countdown is on.
Is the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles facing a flood of REAL ID applicants before a May deadline? Maybe. But maybe ...
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Real ID deadline is ‘real’ important and ‘real’ soon, but getting one can be a real hassle for some women
Lori Ann Miller was married and divorced and is now happily married again, but she’s unhappy about what a difficult time she has had getting a Pennsylvania ...
Last day of Chicago Auto Show: Hours, test tracks, Real ID and more
The end is in sight for this year’s Chicago Auto Show, but if you’re off work or school for President’s Day, you’re in luck: ...
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Flyers have limited time to get Real ID compliant as TSA deadline nears
If your ID is not compliant, you will not be allowed to board domestic flights unless you present a different acceptable form ...
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Illinois secretary of state clearing up Real ID confusion
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding Real IDs. Here is what we know.