Real ID, May deadline

Is the May 7 deadline for Real ID actually real this time?
Real ID deadline nears, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is urging people who don’t intend to fly anytime soon to hold off.
Time is running out to get a Real ID ahead of May 7 deadline
Threat level: May 7 is the enforcement deadline for Real ID after years of delays. The Department of Homeland Security estimates that 61.2% of Real IDs, relative to all driver's license and identification in circulation, will be Real ID-compliant by May 7, according to a final rule published in January.
Real ID deadline: When is it and will it actually arrive this year?
While it seems likely the May 7, 2025, deadline will stick, according to Illinois officials, many people won't need a Real ID right away, or possibly ever.
No Real ID in NJ after the May 7 deadline? You can still fly without one — here's how.
After years of delays, the deadline for New Jerseyans to obtain a Real ID for travel purposes is less than three months away.
REAL ID deadline on May 7th
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Not everyone needs a Real ID at May deadline — or possibly ever. Here's who does
Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. But there are a few reasons, and places, you might.
Getting a Real ID: How long will it take to arrive in the mail?
The timeframe for it to land in your mailbox is around two weeks, according to the DMV. But before you have to worry about ...
Real ID requirements: Where you'll need one, and what you'll need to get it
After years of back-and-forth, Real ID requirements will go into effect later this year, and Illinois residents are busy preparing for the new rules. Real ID laws were passed in the aftermath of the 9 ...
PennDOT offers REAL ID Days to help Pennsylvania drivers obtain the new form of identification
PennDOT's REAL ID Days events aim to help drivers across Pennsylvania obtain these new forms of identification.
Travelers without a passport will soon need Real ID to fly
As of May 7, a REAL ID or passport will be needed to take domestic flights or to access certain federal buildings.
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REAL ID deadline fast approaching: What you should know
REAL ID was put into place by the Real ID Act after 9/11 but its enforcement had been postponed a number of times including ...
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Deadline to get a REAL ID looms for Illinois residents. Do you need one? What to know.
After years of delaying the deadline the implementation of the REAL ID, the mandates will be enforced starting on May 7. Here ...
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Flyers have limited time to get Real ID compliant as TSA deadline nears
If you choose to update to the Real ID while renewing or replacing your license or ID, there will be no charge. If you elect ...
How do you get a Real ID in Illinois? Which documents are required and what else you need
The Real ID deadline will finally arrive this year following extensive delays. The identification cards will be required for many domestic air travelers and visitors at certain federal facilities ...