After 20 years of delay, The deadline for the real identifier A commercial declaration in the United States has landed. Here are five things that must be known before flying.
1. What is the real identifier?
On May 11, 2005, the President George WW Bush The true identity law in the law to enhance national security took place at the aftermath of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It was transferred by the US Congress, the law set federal standards for issuing identity cards, such as driver licenses.
In addition to the requirements for compliance with a federal controlled commercial plane, starting from May 7, 2025, American adults will need a compatible identifier to reach some federal facilities and enter nuclear power plants, according to Ministry of Internal Security (DHS).
After the deadline of the real identifier, the driver’s licenses issued by the state or its incompatible identity are not accepted as a correct form of identity in airports.
“Unnecessary is necessary to maintain our safety,” said the legislator in the real identifier.
2. What is the other identity acceptable?
Starting May 7, travelers can only use an identity or license issued by the state to travel within US If it is a real identifier. However, there are many other forms of identity that will remain acceptable for local travel, according to Transportation Security Department (TSA). Travelers are not sure whether their identity can check the local auto department (DMV) and check the presence of a star at the top of their card, indicating the compliance of the real identifier.
- Edl or ID EDL (EDL) (EDL))
- American passport or passport card
- DHS reliable traveler cards (global entry, Nexus, Sentri, Fast)
- The US Defense Ministry ID, including IDS issued to the Exalted
- Permanent residence card
- Border crossing card
- Acceptable photos ID issued by the recognized tribal nation or an Indian tribe, including improved tribal cards (etc.)
- PIV HSPD-12 Card
- A passport confiscated the foreign government
- Canadian provincial driver’s license or the Indian and Northern Affairs Card in Canada
- Definition of the transfer factor
- American Citizenship Employment and Immigration License Card (I-766)
- United States Mariner trader accreditation
- Vegetable Health ID Card (VHIC)
The deadline for the real identifier is May 7. (Fox News Digital)
3. What if I had no real identification?
Do not panic! Make sure to travel with another acceptable passport or identification card, if you have one.
TSA recommends that travelers be informed, including those who suffer from TSA Prechack, who provide identification at the non -compatible TSA inspection point, and who do not have an alternative identity model that they are not wavy and can be directed to a separate area at the airport for a possible additional examination.
Those who do not have one of several identifiers will have to conduct an additional travel examination starting from May 7. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
4. What happens during the examination?
The TSA employee can ask non -compatible passengers to complete the identity verification process, which includes the name and confirming the current address. Once your identity is confirmed, travelers can enter the inspection point of the examination but may undergo an additional examination.
TSA will not allow travelers to enter the safety checkpoint if they do not provide the acceptable identity, or refuse to cooperate while verifying the additional identity or if the identity of the passenger cannot be confirmed.
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5. How can I get a real identification?
Although the real identifiers are not required to travel if the passenger has an alternative acceptable identity, it is recommended under the real definition law.
For a real ID card, travelers can visit DMV in their mandate with documents that prove its full legal name, date of birth, social security number, two evidence of residence and legal status.
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TSA does not require children under 18 years of age to provide identity when traveling with a companion inside the country, so the palace will not need a real ID to fly.
