Getting ready to go get your Real ID? Here’s how to get a Real ID in Delaware.
Beginning May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers 18 and over must be Real ID compliant to board domestic flights.
What is a Real ID?
The requirement comes from the Real ID Act, which Congress passed in 2005 to improve national security following 9/11.
How do I get a Real ID in Delaware?
To upgrade your existing driver’s license or other state-issued ID, you will need to bring it to a Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles location. Everyone, including those with existing IDs, will need to bring specific documentation to either upgrade to or obtain a new compliant ID.
Acceptable documents include birth certificates, passports and certificates of naturalization or citizenship. You must also bring proof of your social security number and two proofs of Delaware residency…