Starting in May, Ohio travelers must show a REAL ID to get through airport security.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says that air travelers have just over 40 days until airport security begins checking for your REAL ID, a federally accepted form of identification that meets national travel security requirements needed to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
A regular driver’s license won’t be enough to fly in the U.S., and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) urges flyers to upgrade to a REAL ID sooner than later. Here’s how to get it done before the deadline.
What is a REAL ID? When is the deadline to get one in Ohio?
The deadline to get a REAL ID in Ohio and across the country is May 7, 2025 …