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REAL ID Requirement Quickly Approaches

The Transportation Service Administration (TSA) is reminding U.S. travelers to prepare for a major change in identification requirements. Beginning May 7, 2025, individuals aged 18 and older must present a REAL ID or another acceptable form or identification to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities.

The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005. Stemming from a 9/11 Commission recommendation to strengthen identification standards nationwide, the law requires states to meet federal security benchmarks when issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards. Identification that is not REAL ID-compliant will no longer be accepted by federal agencies for official purposes, including:

  • Accessing secure federal facilities
  • Boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft
  • Entering nuclear power plants

To obtain a REAL ID, individuals must visit their local DMV with proof of identity (such as a birth certificate or passport), a Social Security number, and two proofs of state residency.

To see more information on REAL ID and plan how to get one, visit here.

Erin Caine
Erin Caine
Erin Caine is a recent graduate of the University of Mary Washington where she earned a B.A. in Communication and Digital Studies with a minor in Business Administration. She graduated summa cum laude with both University and Departmental Honors. Through her coursework in communication campaigns, news journalism, social media, and digital marketing, Erin has experience creating impactful content and campaigns designed to raise awareness for an organization. She brings strong skills in writing, interpersonal communication, web design, digital editing, and video production. She completed a major project with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, a non-profit near her campus. During this project, she worked closely with the organization to understand its most urgent needs and used these insights to develop a brief, targeted social media campaign. She produced a campaign plan that included social media graphics, compelling copy, and an original promotional video that the organization could use to encourage youth volunteering. As a student, she worked at UMW’s University Center for three years and was a supervisor during her final year. She gained valuable experience coordinating event logistics, providing customer service, and distributing tasks amongst a team. She also brings significant leadership experience through her extensive involvement on campus.

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