Real-ID-Fact-Sheet.pdf

This document is a public information fact sheet about the REAL ID program, providing critical details about the federal identification requirement becoming mandatory on May 7, 2025. Starting that date, individuals must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or alternative acceptable identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal and Department of Defense facilities. The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance, prohibiting federal agencies from accepting identification cards from states not meeting these standards. To obtain a REAL ID, individuals must visit their state's driver's licensing agency and provide proof of full legal name, date of birth, address of principal residence, and lawful status, along with presenting valid documentation. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recommends checking state-specific requirements and visiting tsa.gov/real-id for complete guidance on acceptable identification forms and campaign materials.