How states are preparing for the looming Real ID deadline

How states are preparing for the looming Real ID deadline


Real ID standards are set to go into effect nearly two decades after they were approved by Congress and countless delays in implementation, with the final rush coming as the deadline nears.

As the May 7 deadline approaches, efforts to ensure the public is in compliance with the new standards for driver’s licenses and IDs have ramped up. Here is what to know about those efforts and Real ID.

What is Real ID?

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A Real ID is a form of identification that has met minimum federal requirements outlined by the Real ID Act.

The minimum documentation needed to acquire a Real ID includes items showing a person’s full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, two “Proofs of Address of Principal Residence,” and lawful status,

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