Do You Have Your REAL ID? The Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Update: December 5, 2022 at 11:55 a.m. ET

This story was written before Monday’s announcement by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that it would delay the implementation of the REAL ID rules until May 2025.

“DHS continues to work closely with U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories to meet REAL ID requirements,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas said. “This extension will give states needed time to ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card.”

“DHS will also use this time to implement innovations to make the process more efficient and accessible,” Mayorkas continued. “We will continue to ensure that the American public can travel safely.”