OCTOBER 1, 2021: A traditional driver’s license will no longer be accepted through airport security. Every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.

CHECK FOR THE STAR: REAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card. If the card does not have a star, it is not REAL ID-compliant and won’t be accepted as proof of identity in order to board commercial aircraft.

ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSES: Michigan, Vermont, Minnesota, and New York states issue REAL ID and state-issued enhanced driver’s licenses, both of which are acceptable. Washington state issues enhanced driver’s licenses only. For info by state, including where to obtain a REAL ID, visit the DHS REAL ID website and click your state on the map.

NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR CURRENT ID?: Check with your state driver’s license agency to verify that your state-issued ID is compliant.