when is the deadline for the real id

The deadline for the Real ID enforcement is May 7, 2025. Starting from this date, you will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, identification card, or another acceptable form of identification (such as a U.S. passport or military ID) to board domestic commercial flights or enter certain federal facilities without a secondary form of DHS-approved ID. Current standard licenses will be accepted until their expiration or May 7, 2025, whichever comes first, so it is advisable to get your Real ID before this deadline if you plan to travel or access federal sites after that date.