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Haven't applied for a REAL ID yet? This alternative is also valid for travel starting May 7

The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, aims to enhance security standards for identification following the 9/11 Commission's recommendations. The REAL ID is not a new form of identification but an updated ...
usace.army.mil

What you need to know about Real ID compliance

Entrance to Fort Jackson may become easier starting May 7. That is when the post starts enforcing Real ID compliance. Real IDs are not an access pass and are not a substitute for a valid Department of ...
NBC Chicago

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, ...
Florida Today

REAL ID: Do I need one to take a cruise? Can I use one instead of a passport?

Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other accepted identification will be required for air travel within the U.S. for those over 18. Cruise lines do not require REAL ID, but ...