REAL ID Deadline Extended Again

• Access federal facilities
• Board federally regulated commercial aircraft
• Enter nuclear power plants

When traveling internationally, you will still need your passport for identification purposes, including travel to Canada or Mexico. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need to show your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative.

In order for a REAL ID license or identification card to be compliant, it must have a star marking on the upper portion of the card. Enhanced Driver's Licenses that are issued in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington do not have a star marking but are still acceptable alternatives to REAL ID-compliant cards and will be accepted for official REAL ID purposes.

• Full legal name, date of birth, proof of lawful presence (e.g., U.S. passport, birth certificate)
• Social Security Number (Some states may not require physical documentation of your Social Security Number.)
• Two proofs of address of principal residence (e.g., driver's license, utility bill)

If you have a name change (e.g., marriage, divorce or court order), you will also need to bring in documentation that demonstrates proof of your name change. States may impose additional requirements, so be sure to contact your state's driver's licensing agency for more information.

1) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2023