Flying Soon? Be REAL ID ready to fly!

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights.

Visit your local DMV to get your REAL ID.Passengers traveling after this enforcement deadline without a REAL ID can use a U.S. passport or a U.S. passport card. Don’t forget to check your passport expiration date!

Learn About Acceptable Forms of ID

Your driver’s license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID – or you’ll need another acceptable form of identification. Don’t wait. The deadline is May 7, 2025.

Q: How do I know if my ID if my license or identification card is REAL ID compliant?

REAL ID-compliant cards will have a star marking on the upper top portion of the card. If the card does not have a star marking, it is not REAL ID-compliant and won’t be accepted as proof of identity to board commercial aircraft. Enhanced Driver’s Licenses and Enhanced Identification cards (EDL/EID) are also acceptable forms of identification and can be used to board commercial aircraft. EDL/EIDs can be identified by having an image of the U.S. flag and the word Enhanced at the top of the card.