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Everything You Need to Know About the REAL ID — Starting Now, It’s Officially Required

Excluding 5 states, the REAL ID will be required to travel domestically starting May 7, 2025 AUL LOEB/AFP via Getty; Wisconsin Department of Transportation REAL ID deadline begins May 7 for domestic ...
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Got your Real ID? Millions of Midwesterners still don’t have the new, more secure cards

Real ID cards have enhanced security features and carry a gold star in the upper right-hand corner. It took until 2020 for all 50 states to comply with the 2005 Real ID Act, which stiffened and ...
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What happens if you go to the airport without a Real ID? Here's what to expect

If you are traveling after May 7 and you don't have a Real ID, what will happen when you reach security? You'll likely still be able to fly -- at least as the Transportation Security Administration ...
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What documents do you need to bring if you're traveling without a Real ID?

While there are still ways to travel, even without a Real ID, the deadline's arrival will mean changes for travelers in the U.S. Beginning May 7, a Real ID-compliant form of identification will be ...