NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – After being anticipated for twenty years, the deadline has arrived at last.
Beginning on Wednesday, May 7, individuals traveling within the U.S. must present either a Real ID or another approved form of identification for domestic flights. If you have trips planned this week, you might be curious about how this new requirement could affect your journey.
If you possess a Real ID, it won’t significantly alter your travel arrangements. The Department of Homeland Security reports that over 80% of travelers currently use Real ID-compliant IDs at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening points nationwide. Actually, you might already own one. You can verify this by checking for a small star symbol located in the upper part of your ID card.
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The TSA will not accept the temporary paper licenses issued by the DMV while you await your physical ID card to arrive via mail.
If you lack a Real ID, alternatives such as a passport, state-issued Enhanced ID, or military identification will suffice.
among other options.
If you do not possess one of the accepted forms of identification, you can still travel by air for the time being. On Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that individuals without a Real ID-compliant form of identification may continue flying but could potentially “be redirected to another queue” or experience “an additional process.”
Those who fall into this category should plan to get to the airport earlier than usual to make sure they have enough time for the enhanced screening they could face.
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