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Beginning May 7, 2025, TSA will require all domestic travelers within the U.S. to present a REAL ID-compliant ID for airport security. A REAL ID is a driver’s license or state-issued ID that meets federal standards for security and identification.

What You Need to Do:

• Check Your ID: Ensure your driver’s license or state ID is REAL ID-compliant. Look for a star in the upper right corner (icon may vary depending on state).
• Alternatives: If your ID isn’t compliant, you can use a U.S. passport, military ID, or other TSA-approved identification.
• Unsure?: Contact your state’s DMV to confirm if your ID meets REAL ID standards and learn how to obtain one.
• Plan Ahead: Allow enough time to get a REAL ID before your travel date.
  
  

Failure to present a valid REAL ID may result in failure to pass through the TSA security checkpoints. For more details, including FAQs, visit REAL ID FAQs | Homeland Security.