Now that we are in a brand new year, you may be making travel plans for 2024 and wondering if you have all of the documentation needed, including a “REAL ID,” which is issued by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
This article will discuss why it’s necessary, how to get it, what you need to produce to be eligible, and what is the deadline.
Why is A REAL ID Necessary and What Is The Deadline?: The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 as the result of a recommendation by the 9/11 Commission for “minimum security standards for license issuance,” according to The Department of Homeland Security.
In order to board a federally regulated aircraft as of May 7, 2025, one must have a REAL ID, or those using a “driver’s license or ID card from a noncompliant state” must have “a second form of ID,” per the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
What Do You Need To Produce To Get a REAL ID in Florida?: Some Floridians may already have a REAL ID. You can tell if you have one by looking for a gold star on the right side of your license.