U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older must show a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another recognized form of identification, such as a passport, to board domestic flight starting Wednes

Real ID enforcement begins at airport security checkpoints May 7. Here's what to expect, whether you have a Real ID or are using a different type of identification.

The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses and identification cards.” While it took about two decades to be officially implemented, the deadline of May 7, 2025 is expected to be the final deadline.