A REAL ID is a federally accepted form of identification, driver’s license or identification card.
REAL ID can be used to
Board a domestic U.S. flight within the U.S. after the new May 7th, 2025 deadline
Enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other secure federal locations.
Starting May 7, 2025, all states will be issuing REAL ID compliant licenses or ID.