Written by Brian Fu and Frida P. Glucoft What is the REAL ID Act, and when does it go into effect? The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for licenses and prevents federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet the set standards. Enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, at which point federal agencies, … Continue reading REAL ID – Does one really need it?
By Benjamin Lau and David S. Rugendorf
As the Department of Homeland Security continues to phase in the requirements of the REAL ID Act, some domestic airline travelers may be prohibited from using their state-issued driver’s license or ID card in order to board their flight.
After January 22, 2018, state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs may be used for domestic airline travel only if they were issued by a state which is in compliance with the REAL ID Act or has been granted an extension by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Currently, all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands are either in compliance with the REAL ID Act or have been granted an extension by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The only US nationals impacted by the January 22, 2018 date are individuals who possess driver’s licenses or IDs issued by American Samoa or the Northern Mariana Islands. Continue reading “Your Driver’s License Is Still Valid For Domestic Air Travel, At Least For Now”
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