Updated: REAL ID Deadline Delayed to May 7, 2025, Due to Lingering COVID-19 Impact
Apr 7, 2021, 8:29 pm
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Start a Real ID "lottery"
The requirement for real ID at TSA has now been extended to October 2021--for the 2000th time
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When will "they" quit--what date?
The one who guesses the exact date gets a lifetime subscription to Flyer Talk.
.When will "they" quit--what date?
The one who guesses the exact date gets a lifetime subscription to Flyer Talk.
Apr 8, 2021, 5:16 pm
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Informational: For those in Texas who need Real ID the Department of Public Safety (drivers license centers) are taking appointments for drivers license/ID cards. Appointments are made on line as well as completion of applications. Documents required to be presented are detailed. Went today and process went smoothly. Having my passport with me seemed to help the flow.
Apr 27, 2021, 10:34 am
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Deadline for Real ID for air travel pushed back due to pandemic
The Department of Homeland Security will delay the requirement for air travelers to have a Real ID-compliant form of identification, pushing it back 19 months, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Tuesday.
The deadline was supposed to be Oct. 1, but it's now being postponed until May 3, 2023. Similar delays in the past have been the result of a lack of full state compliance with the requirements for issuing the more secure driver’s licenses. But this time, it’s due to the pandemic, these officials say, which made it harder for people to get into state motor vehicle departments and get the new IDs.
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The deadline was supposed to be Oct. 1, but it's now being postponed until May 3, 2023. Similar delays in the past have been the result of a lack of full state compliance with the requirements for issuing the more secure driver’s licenses. But this time, it’s due to the pandemic, these officials say, which made it harder for people to get into state motor vehicle departments and get the new IDs.
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Apr 27, 2021, 2:40 pm
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I believe the original deadline was May 11, 2008. At this rate, I think it will actually take effect sometime after 2030 :O
I don't think it will be repealed, because Congress would then be blamed for another attack, and no representative wants to be seen as weak on security. However, one possibility would be that they water down the requirements until all states are in compliance.
I don't think it will be repealed, because Congress would then be blamed for another attack, and no representative wants to be seen as weak on security. However, one possibility would be that they water down the requirements until all states are in compliance.
Apr 27, 2021, 4:28 pm
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Apr 27, 2021, 5:07 pm
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Apr 27, 2021, 5:13 pm
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Here in Arizona, we still extended deadline for next 2 years.
Check out this article from azcentral:
Real ID deadline extended again due to COVID-19. Here's what that means for Arizonans
https://www.azcentral.com/story/trav...23/4858234001/
Check out this article from azcentral:
Real ID deadline extended again due to COVID-19. Here's what that means for Arizonans
https://www.azcentral.com/story/trav...23/4858234001/
Apr 27, 2021, 6:33 pm
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If this article from 2020 is correct then all states are Real ID compliant.
All U.S. States Now Compliant Ahead of REAL ID Deadline
All U.S. States Now Compliant Ahead of REAL ID Deadline
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) is announcing that after more than 15 years since Congress passed the REAL ID Act, all 50 states are now in full compliance issuing these cards, with most states becoming compliant in the last four years. To date, the 50 states have issued more than 105 million REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, representing 38 percent of all driver’s licenses and identification card holders.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) is announcing that after more than 15 years since Congress passed the REAL ID Act, all 50 states are now in full compliance issuing these cards, with most states becoming compliant in the last four years. To date, the 50 states have issued more than 105 million REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, representing 38 percent of all driver’s licenses and identification card holders.
Apr 28, 2021, 9:07 am
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Apr 28, 2021, 10:16 am
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Apr 28, 2021, 2:17 pm
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To get REAL ID in NYS you must physically appear at a DMV office (I guess this is true for all states), since I have (a)a Global Entry card, (b) a passport card, (c) a passport, I renewed my "normal" DL by mail, it's good until 2028, most likely will also count for REAL ID when DHS makes another extension to 2030.