HARRISBURG- The deadline for enforcement of the federal REAL ID Act is set to begin less than a year from now – on May 7, 2025.
As of that date, individuals will have to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a military ID.
While all Pennsylvanians must comply with the new law, obtaining a state-issued REAL ID is not mandatory. PennDOT will continue to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs.
To learn more about REAL ID and how to obtain one, individuals can visit www.penndot.gov/REALID.
