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Once enforcement begins on Wednesday, May 7, travelers who do not have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued credential or another acceptable form of ID can expect delays when they arrive at the TSA security checkpoint.
A Real ID will also be needed to access federal facilities under updated security requirements
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), how long a traveler is delayed will depend largely on how many other passengers lack acceptable identification at that time. The more travelers without REAL ID credentials, the greater the wait at checkpoints.
TSA says those who arrive without a REAL ID or alternate approved identification, such as a passport, will be subject to additional screening—and in some cases may not be allowed to pass through the checkpoint at all.
All airline passengers age 18 and older, including those enrolled in TSA PreCheck, must show either a REAL ID-compliant license or another form of TSA-accepted ID starting May 7.
TSA says roughly 81 percent of travelers currently present acceptable identification at checkpoints, and that figure is expected to climb as the deadline nears.
Passengers without compliant credentials can still fly if they have another approved ID, but should be prepared for potential delays and additional screening while the policy is phased in.
“The Real ID requirement bolsters safety by making fraudulent IDs harder to forge, thwarting criminals and terrorists," said Adam Stahl, TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator. "TSA will implement REAL ID effectively and efficiently, continuing to ensure the safety and security of passengers while also working to minimize operational disruptions at airport
For more information on accepted forms of identification and how to obtain a REAL ID, visit TSA.gov/real-id.
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