TSA to enforce REAL ID rules for airlines in May

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Transportation Security Administration will start enforcing the new REAL ID rules for airline passengers on May 7.

That means passengers will only be able to fly if they have state issued driver’s licenses and IDs meeting security requirements.

“Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 to enhance security standards for identification, directly in response to the security vulnerabilities highlighted by the 9/11 attacks,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “Identity verification is foundational to security. I urge those who use a driver’s license or state-issued identity card as their primary form of identification to access federal facilities or board commercial passenger aircraft, to ensure these credentials are REAL ID-compliant. We are committed to engaging with the public, licensing jurisdictions and states to facilitate a smooth transition to REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, 2025, which this rule supports.” 

TSA officials are encouraging travelers to obtain a REAL ID or another form of acceptable ID before May 7 to avoid delays at airport security.

REAL ID cards have a star in the upper right corner. For more information on REAL IDs, click here.