Dec 15, 2024 · Which States Are Real ID Compliant? Below is a detailed table outlining which states have real IDs and the status of every other State. These states/territories meet all Real ID requirements. Their residents can use compliant IDs for federal purposes. Extensions are valid through October 10, 2017.

Are you REAL ID ready? On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Find out if you’re REAL ID ready with our interactive tool!

What is the REAL ID Act and how will it affect your driver's license? Find commonly asked questions and answers about REAL ID, plus REAL ID info for your state.

As of 2023, every US state has begun to issue some form of REAL ID/DL. Many states issue also issue some form of standard ID, such as Driving Privilege Cards, which are not Real ID compliant. Standard IDs often include a specific indicator, listed below, to signal their non-compliance.

Aug 27, 2024 · Check out the full list of States in compliance with the REAL ID Act and the state-issued and Government-issued documents accepted for identification after May 2023.

Aug 12, 2024 · The Real ID Act sets federal standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards, requiring them for air travel and entry into federal facilities starting May 7, 2025. Real ID-compliant cards feature a star in the top right corner, so it is best to check if you have already been issued one.

Compliant states meet all REAL ID criteria for documentation of identity, security features of cards, and control of facilities that store and issue licenses and ID cards. States are grouped in alphabetical order by name, and U.S. territories are grouped together.

Compliant States/Territories - states/territories that are compliant with the REAL ID Act. Extension States/Territories - states/territories that have an extension through October 10, 2017, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses and identification cards.