TSA begins REAL ID enforcement for U.S. travelers — Visa Lawyer Blog – May 15, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints nationwide as of May 7th.
Anyone 18 years and older traveling domestically within the United States must have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to board a commercial flight.
According to the agency, 81 percent of travelers are already REAL ID compliant.
As a reminder, airline passengers who present a state-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant at TSA checkpoints and who do not have another acceptable alternative form of ID will be notified of their non-compliance and may be directed to a separate area to receive additional screening.
TSA expects the number of passengers obtaining REAL IDs to steadily increase and will continue with additional screening measures for those without a REAL ID until it is no longer considered a security vulnerability.
If you do not have a Real ID, you can still travel domestically after May 7th if you use another approved form of identification to board your flight.
You can find the complete list of acceptable travel documents on the TSA website here.
For more information about Real ID, please click here.
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