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Real ID Deadline Looms: Prepare for Travel Changes

4/12/2025

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Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or a passport to board domestic flights or access federal buildings. This crucial step, part of the Real ID Act of 2005, is designed to bolster security. As the deadline approaches, long lines at DMVs reflect the urgency of compliance.

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Story summary

Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or a passport to board domestic flights or access federal buildings. This crucial step, part of the Real ID Act of 2005, is designed to bolster security. As the deadline approaches, long lines at DMVs reflect the urgency of compliance.