The deadline to obtain a REAL ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities is May 7, 2025. After a few extensions already, the Transportation Security Administration has proposed a transition period of two years before full enforcement of the ID would take effect.
If this proposal is accepted, here’s what you need to know:
Q: Is the May 7, 2025 deadline for the REAL ID for real?
A: Yes, the TSA says the proposal does not extend the deadline. Travelers...