Real IDs

Domestic travel does not require a passport, but beginning in May 2025, all travelers over 18 will be required to provide a Real ID to fly within the U.S.

Most states are now issuing Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state identification cards, but some states have still not fully converted to this practice. To find out if your state is compliant, check out the Department of Homeland Security’s helpful map.

Even if your state is compliant with the Real ID laws, your may still have the previous style of driver’s license (not a Real ID) if you have not renewed your license recently. To learn more about Real IDs, visit the Department of Homeland Security's site.

Compliant States

Homeland Security