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Real ID Compliant States 2024

Real ID Compliant States 2024

The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 as per the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation, establishes minimum standards for the issuance, security, and authentication of driver’s licenses and identification cards. The Act prohibits federal agencies from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the minimum standards for boarding federally regulated commercial flights, accessing Federal facilities, and entering nuclear power plants.

On December 20, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security announced a phased enforcement plan for the REAL ID Act to implement it fairly and measured. The Department of Homeland Security states that it is committed to enforcing the Act in accordance with the phased enforcement schedule and regulatory timeframes. Starting on October 1, 2020, a person must have a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card to access federal facilities, board commercial aircraft, and enter nuclear power plants.

REAL ID-compliant identification is marked with a gold star, making it easy for federal workers to distinguish between these compliant and non-compliant ID cards and licenses. However, there are a few states that have issued IDs without a star.

To receive a REAL ID, you must show proof of identity, proof of social security number, proof of address, and proof of all legal name changes. You must provide original or government-issued copies of all documentation.

It is important to note that not having a REAL ID does not affect your ability to drive, vote, or purchase items that require identification. You only need a REAL ID if you plan to board a commercial flight, enter a power plant, access federal facilities, or visit military bases.

As of September 2020, all U.S. states are REAL ID-compliant.

On October 1, 2021, full enforcement of REAL ID will take effect at all federally regulated airports, federal facilities, and nuclear power plants.

Real ID Compliant States 2024

Notes:
- Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID/DL (ID/driver's license), Enhanced ID/DL, or valid US Passport will be required to board domestic airline flights or enter certain secure federal facilities.
- Conceived in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in 2001, REAL ID/DL was initially intended to enter into effect by 2008. It has been delayed multiple times.
- As of 2023, every US state has begun to issue some form of REAL ID/DL.
- Many states issue also issue some form of standard ID, such as Driving Privilege Cards, which are not Real ID compliant. Standard IDs often include a specific indicator, listed below, to signal their non-compliance.
- A REAL ID/DL is easily confused with an Enhanced ID/DL, issued by a handful of northern states, which functions like a REAL ID/DL but can also be used as proof of citizenship when reentering the US from another country (typically Canada).

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State
Issued Starting (mm-dd-yy)
Digital ID Available
Digital ID URL
Standard ID Indicator
Rhode Island12-03-18NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
New Mexico11-14-16NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES (red, in yellow bar) at top
Nevada11-12-14NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES
New York10-31-17NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES
Arkansas10-03-16NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION (if issued before 07/09/18) NOT FOR FEDERAL ID (if issued on or after 07/09/18)
Connecticut10-03-11NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Virginia10-01-18FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY
Louisiana10-01-16https://www.expresslane.org/NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Texas10-01-16No standard IDs issued
Florida08-01-19NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Kansas08-01-17NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Oregon07-06-20
Georgia07-03-12YesNo indicator
Maine07-01-19NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES (before October 2019) or NOT INTENDED FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES (starting October 2019)
Tennessee07-01-19
Ohio07-01-18NOT FOR FEDERAL ID Note: Prior versions of Ohio credentials may have a gold star but are not REAL ID-compliant.
Washington07-01-18FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY (if issued on or after 07/01/2018)
Colorado07-01-13https://dmv.colorado.gov/NOT VALID FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION, VOTING OR PUBLIC BENEFIT PURPOSES
Delaware07-01-10https://www.dmv.de.gov/NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION (If issued before 06/04/18), NOT FOR FEDERAL ID (If issued on or after 06/04/18)
Kentucky06-28-19NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES
Maryland06-20-16https://mva.maryland.gov/Pages/MDMobileID_Apple.aspxNOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Alabama06-04-13No indicator
New Jersey06-01-19NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES
North Dakota05-01-18No indicator
North Carolina05-01-17NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
District of Columbia05-01-14NOT VALID FOR OFFICIAL FEDERAL PURPOSES
Oklahoma04-30-20https://oklahoma.gov/dps.html
Nebraska04-15-13No standard IDs issued
Massachusetts03-26-18NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Missouri03-25-19YesNOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES
Minnesota03-01-19NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Pennsylvania03-01-19NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES
South Carolina03-01-18NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Arizona02-01-23https://azdot.gov/NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION (if issued before 07/09/18) NOT FOR FEDERAL ID (if issued on or after 07/09/18)
California01-22-18FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY
Michigan01-21-19NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Hawaii01-16-18NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR OFFICIAL FEDERAL PURPOSES
Iowa01-15-13No indicator
Illinois01-07-19FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY
New Hampshire01-03-17NOR FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Alaska01-02-19FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY
Montana01-01-19NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
Utah01-01-19https://dld.utah.gov/NOT VALID FOR IDENTIFICATION (DRIVING PRIVILEGE ONLY)
Idaho01-01-18NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES
Mississippi01-01-18
Wisconsin01-01-15NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES
Vermont01-01-14DRIVERS PRIVILEGE CARD
Wyoming01-01-14No standard IDs issued
West Virginia01-01-13
Indiana01-01-10No indicator (if issued before 05/20/19), NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES (if issued on or after 05/20/19)
South Dakota01-01-10
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Real ID Compliant States 2024

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