US Travelers Will Need a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License For Domestic Flights

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Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler in the U.S. who is 18 years or older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, a state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly domestically. This new requirement is part of the REAL ID Act, which was designed to improve security standards for state-issued IDs.

To identify a REAL ID-compliant card, look for a star at the top right corner of your driver’s license or state ID. If you have a state-issued enhanced driver’s license...