REAL ID Act Requirements - Begin Oct. 1, 2020
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What is REAL ID?
Beginning October 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver license or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal facilities that require identification. The California DMV now offers federal compliant REAL ID driver licenses or ID cards.
Do I Need a REAL ID?
Starting October 1 2020, you will need a REAL ID or other federally approved identifcation (passport, military ID) to pass TSA airport checkpoints nationwide or visit secure facilities.
NOTE: Check the TSA website for a complete list of approved identifcation:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identifcation
You do not need a REAL ID if...
• you know you will not be boarding a domestic flight or visiting a secure federal facility, such as a military base
• OR will use other approved documents as identifcation.
If you don’t choose a REAL ID, you will receive a Federal Non-Compliant Card with the phrase "Federal Limits Apply." Those under 18 are not required to have a REAL ID to fly.
Find out more information
REAL ID Fact Sheet
REAL ID Fact Sheet
