Real ID, May deadline

Is the May 7 deadline for Real ID actually real this time?
Real ID deadline nears, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is urging people who don’t intend to fly anytime soon to hold off.
Time is running out to get a Real ID ahead of May 7 deadline
Threat level: May 7 is the enforcement deadline for Real ID after years of delays. The Department of Homeland Security estimates that 61.2% of Real IDs, relative to all driver's license and identification in circulation, will be Real ID-compliant by May 7, according to a final rule published in January.
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 on May 7th
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Nevadans face deadline for REAL ID, but do you need it?
In a few months Nevadans standing in the airport security line will be asked to provide their ticket and Real ID, but what will happen if you don’t have one? The countdown clock on the Department of Homeland Security website to May 7 may seem stark,
Not everyone needs a Real ID at May deadline — or possibly ever. Here's who does
Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. But there are a few reasons, and places, you might.
Getting a Real ID: How long will it take to arrive in the mail?
The timeframe for it to land in your mailbox is around two weeks, according to the DMV. But before you have to worry about ...
Can't get a Real ID in Florida before the May 7 deadline? Here's how you can fly anyway
Don't have your Real ID card yet? It will be required to fly domestically as of May 7, but if you don't have it you still have options.
PennDOT offers REAL ID Days to help Pennsylvania drivers obtain the new form of identification
PennDOT's REAL ID Days events aim to help drivers across Pennsylvania obtain these new forms of identification.
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.
After years of delays, you'll need a REAL ID in 3 months. Here's what to know
Starting May 7, a REAL ID will be needed to fly within the U.S. State-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be ...
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Deadline to get a REAL ID looms for Illinois residents. Do you need one? What to know.
After years of delaying the deadline the implementation of the REAL ID, the mandates will be enforced starting on May 7. Here ...
Real ID requirements: Where you'll need one, and what you'll need to get it
After years of back-and-forth, Real ID requirements will go into effect later this year, and Illinois residents are busy preparing for the new rules. Real ID laws were passed in the aftermath of the 9 ...