REAL ID are you REALLY ready?
UPDATE – Real ID deadline has been moved to October 1, 2021
Here is some helpful information about what you need to know about REAL IDs.
What is it?
REAL ID was passed by Congress in 2005 that establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.
When will REAL ID be enforced?
October 1, 2021
Where do I need to present a REAL ID?
If you want to board a domestic flight, access a federal facility or enter a nuclear power plant, you will need a REAL ID.
How do I get a REAL ID?
If you are a North Dakota resident, please click here: http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/real-id-information.htm
If you are a Minnesota resident, please click here: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/real-id/Pages/default.aspx
For all others, please visit your state’s driver’s license agency website to find exact information.
Can I board an airplane after October 1, 2021 without a REAL ID?
Yes, you would either need to present a valid passport or passport card, state-issued Enhanced Driver’s License, DHS trusted traveler card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) or other acceptable forms of ID.
Travelers who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or acceptable alternative beginning October 1, 2021 will not be permitted through the security checkpoint.
More information:
TSA Factsheet with acceptable forms of ID
*NOTE – This information is subject to change. Please contact TSA for the most up to date information.
