On May 7, 2025, new federal rules kicked in that might impact your travel plans. To board a domestic flight or enter certain federal buildings – like courthouses, military bases or prisons – you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card. This article will walk you through how to check your REAL ID status, what documents you’ll need to bring if you’re not REAL ID-compliant, and how Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) can help with your essential paperwork.
How to Check if You Must Submit Documents for REAL ID
Wondering if you’re good to go with your REAL ID? Checking your status is quick and easy. Just head over to Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MVA) REAL ID website at https://mva.maryland.gov/Pages/realid.aspx and enter your driver’s license or ID card number to find out if you’re already REAL ID-compliant or if you still need to submit documents…