The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed an official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be mandatory for travelers to navigate airport security within the U.S.

According to TSA, the REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7 — requiring only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet security standards, including

The Transportation Security Administration published a final rule Monday providing a framework for federal agency phased enforcement of REAL ID requirements.

According to a published final rule, the TSA is publicizing a May 7 deadline but will likely implement a phased enforcement to accommodate travelers who don't have a Real ID by then.

The Real ID Act has been delayed multiple times in the past few years, but TSA now says full enforcement begins May 7th. This means all ID's will need the

The Transportation Security Administration published its final rule establishing a phased approach for enforcing REAL ID requirements starting May 7, 2025.

TSA announced that beginning May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards will be accepted for official purposes, including boarding commercial flights.