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- REAL ID-compliant cards will be required by May 7 for air travel, entry into certain federal facilities and nuclear power plants. These cards have a special marking on the upper portion.
- Before visiting the DMV for a REAL ID, ensure you have the necessary paperwork such as a birth certificate or passport for proof of identity, and married women may need a certified marriage certificate for proof of name change.
- The TSA also accepts other forms of identification like passports, passport cards, and Global Entry cards at airport checkpoints, so rushing to get a new driver’s license may not be necessary if there are no immediate travel plans.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminded the public Friday, April 11, to obtain a REAL ID by May 7 if they plan to fly. The new rule, which has faced nearly two decades of delays, will soon be enforced.
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- The federal government will enforce the national Real ID law starting May 7, requiring compliant state-issued IDs for airport security checks and access to certain federal facilities.
- According to TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein, 81% of current U.S. travelers already possess a Real ID license or an approved alternative.
- Travelers without compliant IDs will not be allowed through security, according to the Department of Homeland Security's FAQ.
- Travel editor Kyle Potter noted that the federal government has previously delayed deadlines due to insufficient compliance among Americans.
- A new federal mandate takes effect May 7, requiring Real IDs for domestic flights and federal buildings.
- Congress enacted the Real ID Act in 2005, setting minimum security standards for state-issued identification.
- Travelers can use compliant state-issued IDs, like Real IDs or Enhanced IDs, or other federal IDs such as U.S. passports.
- Robert Sinclair Jr. Of AAA Northeast stated that a Real ID is needed to fly domestically without a passport.
- States are now increasing efforts to help residents obtain Real IDs before the deadline for domestic air travel.
- Starting May 7, Americans will need a Real ID for air travel and federal building access, as stated by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The TSA will only accept Real ID-compliant state-issued licenses, as noted by NPR News, requiring applicants to provide identifying information like Social Security numbers.
- Noncompliant state-issued licenses will not be accepted, but travelers may use other forms of ID, such as passports or permanent resident cards.
- The Real ID Act was enacted in 2005 in response to security lapses highlighted by the 9/11 attacks, according to TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted a reminder on X, saying, “REAL IDs make identification harder to forge, thwarting criminals and terrorists.”
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According to the DHS website, REAL ID-compliant cards feature a special marking on the upper portion. Cards lacking this marking are not REAL ID-compliant.
However, rushing to get a new driver’s license may not be necessary. If there are no immediate travel plans, the current driver’s license remains valid for driving. Likewise, the TSA has listed acceptable identifications for airport checkpoints, including passports, passport cards and Global Entry cards.
Before visiting the DMV, ensure you have the correct paperwork. Many DMV offices are accepting appointments. Married women applying for a REAL ID will likely need a certified copy of their marriage certificate to prove a legal name change. Additionally, a birth certificate or passport is typically required for primary proof of identity. Some states may also require certified copies of previous marriage certificates if the name has changed multiple times.
Aside from airports, REAL IDs will also be required at certain federal facilities and nuclear power plants, according to DHS.
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Center 67%
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Bias Summary
- The federal government will enforce the national Real ID law starting May 7, requiring compliant state-issued IDs for airport security checks and access to certain federal facilities.
- According to TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein, 81% of current U.S. travelers already possess a Real ID license or an approved alternative.
- Travelers without compliant IDs will not be allowed through security, according to the Department of Homeland Security's FAQ.
- Travel editor Kyle Potter noted that the federal government has previously delayed deadlines due to insufficient compliance among Americans.
- A new federal mandate takes effect May 7, requiring Real IDs for domestic flights and federal buildings.
- Congress enacted the Real ID Act in 2005, setting minimum security standards for state-issued identification.
- Travelers can use compliant state-issued IDs, like Real IDs or Enhanced IDs, or other federal IDs such as U.S. passports.
- Robert Sinclair Jr. Of AAA Northeast stated that a Real ID is needed to fly domestically without a passport.
- States are now increasing efforts to help residents obtain Real IDs before the deadline for domestic air travel.
- Starting May 7, Americans will need a Real ID for air travel and federal building access, as stated by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The TSA will only accept Real ID-compliant state-issued licenses, as noted by NPR News, requiring applicants to provide identifying information like Social Security numbers.
- Noncompliant state-issued licenses will not be accepted, but travelers may use other forms of ID, such as passports or permanent resident cards.
- The Real ID Act was enacted in 2005 in response to security lapses highlighted by the 9/11 attacks, according to TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
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