3 months 'til REAL ID deadline. Here's what to know
Starting May 7, a REAL ID will be needed to fly within the U.S. State-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be accepted any more.
Not everyone needs a Real ID at May deadline — or possibly ever. Here's who does
Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. But there are a few reasons, and places, you might.
Deadline to get a REAL ID looms for Illinois residents. Do you need one? What to know.
After years of delaying the deadline the implementation of the REAL ID, the mandates will be enforced starting on May 7. Here's what you need to know.
Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears
The Secretary of State's Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them. Those without passports will need them to board U.S. flights by May 7.
Taking a trip in May? Your REAL ID deadline is even sooner
The REAL ID will be fully enforced starting in May 2025 — but you shouldn't wait that long before scheduling your appointment at the RMV. Here's why.
As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”
With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.” Real ID is a federally-standardized identification card that requires stricter proof of identity to obtain than the regular state driver’s licenses or ID cards.
‘Unprecedented’ demand for appointments ahead of REAL ID deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says come May 7, you’ll need a Real ID to hop on a plane or visit places like military bases and federal courthouses. And even then, your passport will work just fine.
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‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Giannoulias explains REAL ID rules to prevent May 7 deadline stampede
With a May 7 deadline looming for travelers to produce REAL IDs before boarding domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State ...
Still need a REAL ID from RI's DMV? The countdown is on.
Is the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles facing a flood of REAL ID applicants before a May deadline? Maybe. But maybe ...
Time running out to get STAR ID: Alabama joins national campaign as deadline approaches
“As the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement period quickly approaches, ALEA is committed to reminding residents of the ...
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REAL ID deadline looms: What Illinois residents need to know
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is working to clear up confusion about REAL IDs. With the federal deadline less ...