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The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has confirmed that some of the states in the US will likely not require the Real ID post May 7, 2025. The ID will now be required to fly domestically and also access federal buildings, and this whole process will take effect on Wednesday.
As per reports, the development of the IDs has been in the works since the 9/11 terrorist incidents took place. Sources state that the government requires an ID to fulfill the stricter federal requirements. Those IDs having a gold star in the upper right corner is a sign of a real ID, and if it is not present, travelers can use 15 alternatives.
Sources also say that not every state in the country is required to obtain a new ID, and among those states, Michigan, Washington, New York, Minnesota, and Vermont can choose an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL).
The benefit of using EDLs is that they meet the federal requirements and allow people to cross borders with Canada and Mexico, which requires a valid ID for domestic flights, especially as it has sparked panic after a married woman was turned away.
