How states are preparing for the looming Real ID deadline

Published April 10, 2025 7:00am ET



Real ID standards are set to go into effect nearly two decades after they were approved by Congress and countless delays in implementation, with the final rush coming as the deadline nears.

As the May 7 deadline approaches, efforts to ensure the public is in compliance with the new standards for driver’s licenses and IDs have ramped up. Here is what to know about those efforts and Real ID.

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