Does May 7, 2025 mean anything to you? If you like to travel, it probably should. That’s the date that the federal government’s long-delayed Real ID Act officially goes into effect. But what exactly ...

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, has seen multiple deadline extensions over the years. However, the May 7, 2025, deadline stands firm ...

Act Now: Real ID deadline is May 7 After nearly two decades of planning, the deadline to get your Real ID is officially May 7.

“State-issued driver’s licenses and IDs that are not REAL ID compliant are no longer accepted as valid forms of identification at airports,” the Transportation Security Administration explained.

This change in policy has been in progress since the Real ID Act passed in 2005. “The Real ID Act was passed in 2005, and it comes out of findings from the 9/11 commission,” explained Howell.

Under the SAVE Act, “as long as you have a Real ID … it should be easy for you to register to vote.” Immigration Elections Byron Donalds ...

The Real ID Act is set to be implemented on May 7, 2025. Jeff Greenberg via Getty Images Does May 7, 2025 mean anything to you? If you like to travel, it probably should.

“State-issued driver’s licenses and IDs that are not REAL ID compliant are no longer accepted as valid forms of identification at airports,” the Transportation Security Administration explained.