from The Epoch Times:
After May 7, every person boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal facility in the United States will require a REAL ID or a compliant document.
On May 7, 2025, millions of Americans will be unable to use their government-issued photo identification—usually, a driver’s license—to board a domestic flight, enter a federal government building, or visit a nuclear power plant. It is part of a plan enacted by Congress 20 years ago that is finally coming to fruition.
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“REAL ID” is a term coined by the REAL ID Act of 2005. The law was passed a few years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in response to security concerns about the identities of people visiting possible terrorist targets.
A REAL ID is issued by a state after a more thorough check of a person’s identity. Applicants for a REAL ID must provide proof of lawful status in the United States. A REAL ID is distinguished from a regular driver’s license by the presence of either a black or gold star in the top corner of the card.
For Americans, REAL IDs will be most important for boarding flights. Beginning on May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will accept only state IDs that are either REAL IDs or REAL ID-compliant documents. Many Americans without a REAL ID, hence, will be unable to travel by air.
Obtaining a REAL ID or Alternatives
All U.S. citizens eligible for state ID cards are also eligible for REAL IDs. Foreign nationals, by contrast, may be eligible for REAL IDs, depending on the type of immigration status they have in the United States.
The application process for a REAL ID varies from state to state. However, applicants usually must go to a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office or the equivalent, as when applying for a driver’s license. Ahead of the May 7 deadline, some state DMV offices are offering special REAL ID appointments to help convert existing IDs to REAL IDs.
Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g., a birth certificate, a naturalization/citizenship certificate, an unexpired passport, a passport card, or a consular report of birth abroad).
