The REAL ID Act is a law that sets higher security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards (IDs).
How to get a REAL ID
When you apply for or renew your driver’s license or state identification card, you can choose to make it REAL ID-compliant.
Your state decides the process and the documents needed to get a REAL ID. In most cases, your state driver’s licensing agency will require you to bring proof of your identity, Social Security number, and residency:
| Type of proof | Examples of documents you can provide |
|---|---|
| Identity | Your U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) if you are a non-U.S. citizen |
| Social Security number | Your Social Security card, Form W-2, or a pay stub or paycheck from your job |
| Residency in the state | A deed, mortgage statement, lease agreement, utility bill, or bank statement |
Why upgrade your license to a REAL ID?
If you do not have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued ID, you will not be able to use it to:
Access federal government facilities or military installations
Enter nuclear power plants
Visit the REAL ID website for more details and frequently asked questions.
Check to see if your license or state ID is already REAL ID-compliant
If your driver's license or state ID has a star in the upper right-hand corner, it is already REAL-ID-compliant. There is nothing more you need to do.
Can you fly without a REAL ID?
Yes. If you do not upgrade your license or state ID, you can use a passport or one of these other acceptable forms of identification to fly.
If you don't have any of those forms of ID, you can use the TSA ConfirmID program. Travelers 18 and over who don't have a REAL ID can pay the TSA to verify your identity so you can fly. The TSA ConfirmID verification is valid for 10 days from your departure date. Pay the $45 fee in advance of your travels to avoid delays at the airport.
Can you still get a non-REAL ID-compliant license or state ID?
You can still get a driver's license or state ID card that is not REAL ID-compliant. Visit your state's driver's licensing agency website to see how to get a non-REAL ID-compliant license or state ID.
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