04/07/2025

What to Know about the Looming Real ID Deadline

Authorities are urging the public to take the deadline seriously

An airport security deadline 20 years in the making is a month away — and authorities are urging the public to take it seriously.

After years of delays, the Transportation Security Administration will begin enforcing the Real ID rule May 7. Travelers who fly domestically will need to provide a compliant license or acceptable alternative when they go through security checkpoints.

"I do anticipate some disruption," said Rich Davis, senior security adviser at risk mitigation company International SOS. "I think it's going to be a little bit of a stressful day or 10."

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