TSA proposes delaying full REAL ID enforcement to May 2027, retaining May 2025 deadline for states.

The TSA is proposing to delay the full enforcement of REAL ID requirements until May 7, 2027, while keeping the May 27, 2025, compliance deadline for states. Currently, only about 56% of U.S. driver's licenses and IDs are REAL ID-compliant, with many states reporting low compliance rates. This delay aims to prevent last-minute demand surges and backlogs in processing applications, allowing for a phased enforcement approach tailored to state capabilities.

October 05, 2024
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