Show Jackson County Airport Authority News & Events 3 May 2021 Real ID is required May 3, 2023REAL ID deadline extended.Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 3, 2023. Read the announcement. Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. Real ID Rolling Out- Formulated in the wake of September 11 and passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act was passed to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” Starting October 1, 2021, every state and territory resident will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license/ID or another acceptable form of identification (like a passport or passport card) for accessing federal facilities — including boarding commercial aircraft. Oregon has not created a Real ID compliant license yet but the DMV is planning a roll out Mid-2020. It is highly likely that there will a back log due to high demand so the DMV is encouraging travelers to acquire other acceptable forms of ID, such as a passport. You will not need a Real ID if you plan to travel using a passport as identification, but if you want to use only your state issued ID for traveling you will need a Real ID compliant license or identification card. For more information please visit: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/oregon. ArchiveThe federal government is giving everyone until May 3, 2023 to get their REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, or other acceptable form of identification, to fly within the United States. The REAL ID Act is a federal law.If you like to use your driver’s license as your main identification to get through TSA security checkpoints at the airport, it’s crucial to make sure it’ll be REAL ID-compliant and ready to fly starting May 3, 2023. To get flyers ready for this significant transition, we’re providing a resource for our guests, employees and the public to get the latest information about REAL ID and its fast-approaching changes. Here are some key things to know:
Click on the state where you live to find out more on how to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license: Alabama FAQRefresh my memory. What exactly is the REAL ID Act? Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 in an effort to strengthen identification rules at airports. The act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses. Under the law, state driver licenses and ID cards have to be issued only to people who can prove they are legally living in the United States. If state licenses don’t meet the standards, then federal agencies – such as the TSA – will not accept them. So what happens in May 2023 if I show up at the airport with my standard driver license as my only ID? You’ll be turned away and not allowed to go through a TSA checkpoint if you don’t have another form of approved identification. And you’ll miss your flight. So when do the rules actually change? Currently, the DHS has indicated the enforcement of the REAL ID Act starts on May 3, 2023. At that point, standard driver licenses issued by some states – such as Washington – will not be accepted by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) at U.S. airports. TSA will accept enhanced driver licenses, since they have established your identity and U.S. citizenship. Am I required to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license? No, it’s up to you to decide what’s best for your travel needs. You can use a current U.S. passport or a U.S. military ID at the airport to get through TSA security after May 3, 2023, just like you can right now. Just remember to bring it. Having a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license is convenient for many of us because it’s something we always carry with us. Other acceptable forms of identification is found here. Can I still fly in the US without a REAL ID?Starting May 3, 2023, every traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license or an acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. Passengers who do not present an acceptable form of identification will not be permitted through the security checkpoint.
Can I fly without a REAL ID OK?You are not required to get an Oklahoma REAL ID compliant license or identification card; however, if you plan to fly domestically or access federal facilities or military bases after May 3, 2023, you must have a REAL ID compliant license or identification card or another acceptable form of identification such as a ...
Can you still fly with a Minnesota driver's license?Beginning May 3, 2023, Minnesotans, 18 years of age or older, will not be able to use their standard driver's license or identification card to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. Instead, they will need one of three options: Minnesota REAL ID driver's license or identification card.
Do you need a REAL ID to fly to Hawaii 2022?Domestic travel
If you are flying to Hawai'i within the United States, you only need a valid government photo ID. A list of accepted forms of ID can be found on the TSA website.
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