If you already have another form of TSA-approved identification like an up ... And "legacy cards," issued before a state ...

After years of delay, U.S. residents will need a Real ID by May 7, 2025. A Real ID is an “enhanced version” of a driver’s license of state ID card that meets federal standards, according to Mass.gov.

The goal is to "set standards for the issuance of identification ... United States Military form DD 214, Medicare/Medicaid identification card, or W-2 tax form. Two documents to show proof ...

The requirement comes from the Real ID Act of 2005, which enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government "set standards for the issuance ... SSN card or a W-2 form ...