The Real ID deadline is set for May 7, 2025. Starting on this date, U.S. travelers aged 18 and older will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license, state-issued ID, or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

A Real ID is a form of identification that meets enhanced security standards established by the Real ID Act of 2005. You can identify a Real ID by the star or other specific markings on the top right corner of the card. If you don't have a Real ID, you can still use alternatives like a valid passport or other TSA-approved forms of identification.