By Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald As spring approaches, so does a new requirement for domestic travelers. Related Articles Travel | 10 best ski resorts in the West include a throwback surprise Travel | What is skijoring like in Colorado? “The most fun you can have with your pants on.” Travel | Here’s when you can visit all national parks for free in 2025 Travel | Are the kids craving sunny days? Here are some vacation ideas Travel | 6 reasons I prefer cruises when I travel with family It had not been mandatory to present the document in question at U.
S. airports, but changes are coming in a few months. Here is what you need to know about the requirement, what you need to do and the deadline.
When did the the REAL ID Act become effective? The REAL ID Act went into effect nationwide on May 11, 2008, but some states waited to begin issuing documents that comply with the law. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles explains that REAL ID “is a national effort to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce identity fraud.” REAL ID documents travel within the United States, as well as visits to federal facilities.
Which documents comply? Documents that meet Real ID requirements are the driver’s license or identification card that each state currently issues. How do you know if your license or ID is compliant? It can be easily identified by a star inside .
