Are You REAL ID Ready?
U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Enforcement began May 7, 2025.
All states are now issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) strongly recommends obtaining a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued ID card, or another form of acceptable identification to ensure a smooth experience at airport security checkpoints. If you arrive at a TSA checkpoint without an acceptable alternative form of ID, you can pay a $45 fee. TSA will attempt to verify your identity so you can begin the airport security screening process. For more information, visit tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id.
For detailed information about REAL ID requirements, acceptable forms of identification and how to obtain a REAL ID, visit TSA.gov/real-id.