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1 Month Until Real ID Deadline

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The (Raleigh) News & Observer |
May 7 is not really a deadline for getting a REAL ID, and understanding why may help you decide when you actually need one.
WCVB Channel 5 Boston |
Travelers must obtain a Real ID by May 7 to fly domestically, as regular driver's licenses will no longer be accepted.
Penn Live |
Starting on May 7, anyone who wants access to commercial flights (including domestic flights), federal buildings or military installations will require a Real ID-compliant form of identification.

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Despite what you’ve heard, May 7 is not really the deadline for getting a REAL ID
The DMV in North Carolina and other states will continue to issue REAL IDs after May 7, when the federal government begins enforcing stricter identification standards.
How to Know If Your License Is a Real ID Ahead of Deadline
REAL ID compliance "is one of the benefits of getting an enhanced ID," a Minnesota official tells Newsweek about the new ID rollout.
One Month Until Real ID Deadline: What Travelers Must Know to Fly
All US travelers planning on flying soon will need a Real ID driver's license; if not, airport security checks may be more complicated. Starting May 7, 2025, the new travel mandate will be enforced (unless the deadline is pushed back again) to fly domestically.
Rossen Reports: Why you need a 'Real ID' with deadline looming
Travelers must obtain a Real ID by May 7, 2025 to fly domestically, as regular driver's licenses will no longer be accepted.
Real ID rules take effect in May; Minnesota officials say it’s time to apply
Starting May 7, travelers will need a Real ID or approved alternative to get through airport security. Officials say about 40 percent of Minnesotans have a Real ID. They’re encouraging everyone to get the necessary travel documents ahead of the deadline.
REAL ID deadline: What you need to know
Starting May 7, you will need a REAL ID, a compliant license, or passport to fly or enter federal buildings. Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama broke her silence on the speculation that she and husband Barack Obama are headed for divorce after 32 years of marriage.
What happens if you don’t get your Real ID before the deadline?
Technically, it’s not a requirement to update your state-issued driver's license to be compliant with Real ID. But if you don't, it might make your life more complicated.
Real ID deadline approaching
The deadline to have a Real ID card is fast approaching. The deadline is May 7.
As deadline looms, Real ID process still frustrating for some
For some, acquiring a Pennsylvania Real ID has been relatively painless, but for others — especially women — the process has been anything but. Starting May 7, Pennsylvanians 18 and older will be required to have a Real ID to board domestic flights,
Need a REAL ID? These NC driver’s license offices are extending opening hours
Tougher identification laws go into effect soon, but more driver’s license offices will open earlier starting in April.
North Carolina DMVs expand hours as Real ID deadline looms
As hundreds of people move to the state every day, the DMV keeps making changes to get more people in on weekdays.
North Carolina DMV extends hours at additional 40+ locations to meet Real ID demand
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that many of its offices will offer extended hours starting Monday, April 7.
What you need to know before getting the Real ID
The Real ID Act will be enforced starting on May 7. People are encouraged to get the proper documentation ahead of time.
ABC112d
Some NC DMV offices expand hours ahead of Real ID deadline
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Some North Carolina DMV offices are expanding their hours starting Monday. In all, 42 driver's license offices will open an hour early -- at 7 a.m. -- to increase the number of appointments they can schedule.
How to get an appointment at an NCDMV office (+ know if you really need one)
To make an appointment at a DMV office, visit skiptheline.ncdot.gov. New appointment times are added each day. If seeking a Commercial Driver License road test or services requiring a language or ASL interpreter, call 919-715-7000 to schedule an appointment.
NCDMV expanding hours at a majority of driver license offices, walk-ins return this summer
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its weekday hours at a majority of offices beginning Monday morning.
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NC REAL ID deadline is May 7. Here's how it could impact air travel, entering federal buildings
However, starting May 7, federal agencies will start to require a REAL ID, U.S. passport or another federally-approved identification to board commercial flights and enter federal buildings. This is a part of the REAL ID Act passed by Congress in 2005..
Understanding the Impact of the Upcoming NC REAL ID Deadline on Air Travel and Federal Access
As the deadline for North Carolina's REAL ID rapidly approaches, many travelers are left wondering how this change will affect their air travel and access to federal buildings. Set for May 7, this new requirement mandated by the REAL ID Act means that individuals must present a REAL ID,
Outdated tech, lack of staff blamed for NCDMV's long waits, severe delays
North Carolina's DMV is facing severe delays and appointment shortages, driven by the Real ID deadline, in-person renewals and staffing issues.
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