Time is running out to get a Real ID ahead of May 7 deadline
Threat level: May 7 is the enforcement deadline for Real ID after years of delays. The Department of Homeland Security estimates that 61.2% of Real IDs, relative to all driver's license and identification in circulation, will be Real ID-compliant by May 7, according to a final rule published in January.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 on May 7th
REAL ID deadline on May 7th
Real ID Deadline Approaches: What RI Residents Need To Know
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.
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DMV Adding Appointments As Real ID Requirement Looms: ‘We Don’t Want People Freaking Out’
People with a valid U.S. passport do not need a Real ID to fly domestically, but it may be required to visit certain federal ...
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 ...
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Flyers have limited time to get Real ID compliant as TSA deadline nears
If you choose to update to the Real ID while renewing or replacing your license or ID, there will be no charge. If you elect ...
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? Maybe...
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he is trying to clear up confusion surrounding the upcoming REAL ID ...
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.
How do you get a Real ID in Illinois? Which documents are required and what else you need
The Real ID deadline will finally arrive this year following extensive delays. The identification cards will be required for many domestic air travelers and visitors at certain federal facilities ...
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 ...