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Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

  • Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. Travelers must use a REAL ID-compliant license or other approved ID to board domestic flights and access federal buildings.
  • The REAL ID Act, signed in 2005 after 9/11, set federal standards for state IDs but has faced multiple delays due to state challenges and the pandemic.
  • States issue REAL ID-compliant licenses marked by a gold or black star, and some offer 'Enhanced' IDs accepted as alternatives for crossing land and sea borders.
  • TSA warns that without a compliant ID, travelers could face delays, extra screening, or denial of access to security checkpoints, with 81% currently carrying acceptable IDs.
  • This deadline signals the end of postponements and may cause travel complications for those without REAL ID, urging people to verify their ID status and prepare required documents.
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The Copper Courier broke the news in on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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