Attention all travelers! Beginning this week, you will require a new type of ID for clearance at airport security checkpoints.
The TSA told USA TODAY that they will implement the enforcement.
Real ID identification
Every adult passenger beginning from Wednesday, May 7, needs to meet this requirement. Anyone aged 18 and up must possess a Real ID, which can be obtained as either a state-issued driver’s license, an identity card issued by the state, or some other acceptable form of documentation.
acceptable form of ID
like a U.S. passport.
If you lack a Real ID by May 7, your air travel might be delayed according to the TSA.
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Here’s all the information you need to be aware of.
What does Real ID stand for?
A Real ID is a type of driver’s license or identity document that complies with the federal security requirements set forth by the Real ID Act.
California DMV
It can be utilized for boarding a domestic flight inside the U.S. and accessing secure federal locations like military installations and federal courthouses.
According to
USA TODAY
The Real ID Act introduced “minimum security requirements” for driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by states. It prevents specific federal agencies from accepting these documents for official uses when they originate from states failing to comply with these guidelines.
Is a Real ID required for air travel?
Certainly, every U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is at least 18 years old must have a Real ID for air travel starting from May 2025.
What is the timeline for requiring a Real ID for air travel?
Starting from now, the TSA will enforce the Real ID requirement for all adult travelers.
May 7
.
What happens if you don’t possess a Real ID?
Anyone who does not get a Real ID by the enforcement date might face delays or be restricted from domestic flights, according to USA TODAY. Nevertheless, passengers can still utilize other accepted IDs by the TSA, like a valid passport.
What are some options besides the Real ID?
TSA-approved alternatives include:
- U.S. passport
- U.S. passport card
- DHS approved travel documents (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense identification cards, which include those given to family members
- Border crossing card
- A valid identification document provided by a federally acknowledged Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe
- HSPD-12 PIV card
- Foreign government-issued passport
- Canadian province driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
- Transportation worker identification credential
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Work Permit Card (Form I-766)
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
- Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC)
How to Obtain a Genuine Real ID Card
All state driver’s licensing agencies along with those in Washington, D.C., are now providing Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards.
In Ohio, you ought to get your new card within 10 business days following the processing of your Real ID. Should you not have received it past 28 days, you may
contact the BMV
Go online or dial 1-844-OHIO-BMV (1-844-644-6268) to verify the status of your card.
How can I tell if my driver’s license meets Real ID requirements?
Compliant driver’s licenses or IDs under the Real ID Act will feature a mark located at the top-right corner of the document. This emblem can differ based on which state issued your Real ID.
In Ohio, a Real ID will feature a star in the top-right corner.
What paperwork is required for obtaining a Real ID?
The
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
says passengers must present documents to prove the following:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Ohio residential address (information derived from two distinct documents)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
The BMV also has a
Compliant Card interactive checklist
that can help you determine what documents you should bring to a deputy registrar agency.
Do I need a Real ID if I have a passport?
No, if you have a valid U.S. passport, you do not need a Real ID to board domestic flights.
Is a passport required even if I possess a Real ID?
Indeed, a passport is required for traveling abroad.
What is the cost of a Real ID in Ohio?
In Ohio, Real IDs have the same price as regular driver’s licenses and identification cards.
$24.50 for a license valid over four years
, or $48 for an eight-year license.
Do kids require a Real ID for air travel?
The BMV states that children under 18 traveling with their parents are not required to have a Real ID. Nonetheless,
unaccompanied minors flying commercially
Will require either a compliant card or a standard card along with other federally approved documents.
The Ohio Connect Team reporter Alex Perry provided contributions for this report.
The article was initially published in The Cincinnati Enquirer.
What does a Real ID entail? Is it necessary? The deadline to obtain one for air travel is coming up this week.
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