To know if you have a REAL ID in Maryland, check your driver’s license or ID card for a small star symbol on it. This star indicates that your license or ID is REAL ID-compliant, meeting federal security standards
. If you do not see the star, your license is not REAL ID-compliant, and you will need to either upgrade to a REAL ID or use another form of approved identification, such as a passport, for boarding domestic flights or accessing federal facilities starting May 7, 2025
. You can also verify your REAL ID status online using Maryland’s REAL ID Lookup Tool by entering your driver’s license number. This tool will tell you if you have submitted the required documents and are compliant or if you need to provide additional documentation to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA)
. In summary:
- Look for a star on your Maryland driver’s license or ID card.
- Use the MDOT MVA REAL ID Lookup Tool online to check your compliance status.
- If not compliant, you must submit required documents in person to get a REAL ID, including proof of identity, Social Security, and two proofs of Maryland residency
This ensures you can use your ID for domestic flights and federal facility access after the May 7, 2025 deadline.
