REAL ID Deadline Looms for Domestic Air Travel

Posted by David Porter on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 · 2 Comments

Warning: Beginning October 1, 2020, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.

I am quite certain that on October 1, 2020, the news media will be in our nation’s airports with sob stories about those who were turned away by TSA because they do not have REAL ID-compliant identification.

Please don’t let that be you.

Check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to learn how to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or simply plan to carry your passport to fly domestically after October 1, 2020.

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2 Comments on “REAL ID Deadline Looms for Domestic Air Travel”

gary
September 17, 2019

Maybe. The date has moved many times, though this might be the final one.Also – you can use your passport to fly. Many DMVs are swamped with the paperwork needed.

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- David Porter
  September 17, 2019
  
  Hi Gary,
  
  Most of the states are now in compliance. So, I’m guessing that this will be the final date. And you’re right, as I mentioned above, a passport will also work to get you on a domestic flight after 10/1/2020. Great to hear from you. 🙂
  
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