U.S.: Real ID Enforcement

U.S.: Real ID Enforcement

U.S. federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will begin so-called Real driver's license and identification enforcement. Starting on May 7, 2025, only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the Real ID Act will be allowed for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft. The TSA said the rule “provides necessary flexibility for federal agencies to begin enforcement in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk, and public impact.” The rule also requires agencies to coordinate their plans with the Department of Homeland Security, make the plans publicly available, and achieve full enforcement by May 5, 2027. However, enforcement deadlines have been delayed numerous times since the Real ID Act was signed into law in 2005.