REAL ID compliance "is one of the benefits of getting an enhanced ID," a Minnesota official tells Newsweek about the new ID rollout.

After a number of delays, the federal government is finally enforcing its REAL ID program starting May 7, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what a REAL ID is, why you might need one, how to get it, and more.

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Real ID deadline quickly approaching.

Driver's licenses and IDs that are not Real ID-compliant will no longer get you through U.S. airport security once the law takes effect in a few weeks, but full enforcement may not start right away.

Starting May 7, the federal government will require those boarding domestic flights and entering some federal buildings to carry a driver’s license or other identification card that is Real ID compliant.