6 months to make sure your ID is compliant to fly.

If you’re looking to travel by plane within the US next year, you have a little more than 6 months to make sure your ID is compliant. May 7, 2025 is the deadline to update your identification. The Federal Government has made it mandatory to use the new Real I-D to fly. Although it looks a lot like a regular driver’s license, the Real ID comes with a new application process.