Real ID Makes the Case to Move More DMV Services Online
As of January, only 34 percent of eligible licenses were upgraded to Real ID, and then came COVID-19. Keep Reading
Coronavirus Delays October REAL ID Deadline By One Year
The announcement comes as the National Governors Association has been lobbying for an extension, arguing in a March 17 letter to Wolf that many departments of motor vehicles had shut their doors to enforce social distancing. Keep Reading
TSA Allowing Expired ID as Acceptable Checkpoint Documentation
The Transportation Security Administration is relaxing its traveler identification rules in light of the impact of COVID-19. Keep Reading
National Governors Association Calls for Extension of REAL ID Program
The nation’s governors are recommending the program extension to ensure states and territories can focus their efforts on combatting COVID-19 as well as to allow additional time for implementation to ensure a smooth transition. Keep Reading
Boston Logan and Sacramento Roll Out New Credential Authentication Technology
New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time is now being used by TSA officers at several security checkpoint lanes. Keep Reading
DHS Steps Up REAL ID Education and Awareness Efforts
DHS recently met with both the National Governors Association (NGA) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) to emphasize the importance of getting the American public prepared. Keep Reading
TSA Expects Record-Breaking Holiday Travel Period: Here’s How You Can Help
The number of passengers expected to fly this end-of-year holiday is set to be record-breaking with millions of passengers and crew members traveling through security screening checkpoints nationwide. Keep Reading
Don’t be Grounded: Counting Down to REAL ID Compliance
Travelers are reminded that the REAL ID requirement and enforcement will start October 1, 2020. From this date, every traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or other acceptable forms of identification, such as a valid passport or U.S. military ID, to fly within the United States. Keep Reading
TSA Agents to Warn Travelers on Real ID Deadline
Those travelers now can expect a short spiel from the TSA agent at the check-in podium, which includes explaining the rules and advising travelers. Keep Reading