Real ID deadline: When is it and will it actually arrive this year?
While it seems likely the May 7, 2025, deadline will stick, according to Illinois officials, many people won't need a Real ID right away, or possibly ever.
REAL ID deadline is coming up in May in Illinois and nationwide
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one. Thus, demand is about to go up.
REAL ID deadline fast approaching: What you should know
REAL ID was put into place by the Real ID Act after 9/11 but its enforcement had been postponed a number of times including because of the pandemic.
REAL ID deadline looms: What Illinois residents need to know
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is working to clear up confusion about REAL IDs. With the federal deadline less than three months away, Giannoulias is raising awareness about the requirements and deadline associated with the initiative.
Illinoisans urged to check REAL ID requirements ahead of federal deadline
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to verify whether they need a REAL ID as the federal deadline approaches in less than three mo
Real ID Deadline: Everything You Need to Know
Travelers without a Real ID-compliant driver's license will need to present another TSA-approved form of identification, such as a passport, military ID or DHS-trusted traveler card, to board a domestic flight. Additionally, Real ID will be required for entry into federal buildings and some military bases.
Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears
The Secretary of State's Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them. Those without passports will need them to board U.S. flights by May 7.
Clearing up confusion about the REAL ID with deadline approaching
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias emphasized that REAL IDs are not something mandatory like filing taxes. Noel Brennan reports.
‘Unprecedented’ demand for appointments ahead of REAL ID deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says come May 7, you’ll need a Real ID to hop on a plane or visit places like military bases and federal courthouses. And even then, your passport will work just fine.
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? DMVs adding more appointments as deadline nears
As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who ...
No Real ID in NJ after the May 7 deadline? You can still fly without one — here's how.
After years of delays, the deadline for New Jerseyans to obtain a Real ID for travel purposes is less than three months away.
Travelers without a passport will soon need Real ID to fly
As of May 7, a REAL ID or passport will be needed to take domestic flights or to access certain federal buildings.
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‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Giannoulias explains REAL ID rules to prevent May 7 deadline stampede
With a May 7 deadline looming for travelers to produce REAL IDs before boarding domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State ...
Taking a trip in May? Your REAL ID deadline is even sooner
The REAL ID will be fully enforced starting in May 2025 — but you shouldn't wait that long before scheduling your appointment ...