Time is running out to get a REAL ID, which will be needed to get through airports, federal buildings and military bases beginning in May.Beginning on May 7, travelers will need to present a REAL ID to board domestic flights and to access certain federal buildings.What is a REAL ID?REAL ID cards can be identified by the star in the top right corner of a driver’s license or state-issued ID card.Those who do not have the card will no longer be permitted to fly on airplanes within the U.S. Additionally, a REAL ID card is needed to enter some federal buildings and for those who work in nuclear power plants.For families planning on flying together in 2025 past the May deadline, children under the age of 18 will not have to obtain a REAL ID card to fly on a plane, if they are traveling with an adult who does have the identification card.The act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards. It also bans federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet the standards for official purposes, such as at airport security checkpoints.REAL ID was established in 2005 in the aftermath of 9/11, with the intent to improve identification card security standards across all U.S. states and territories.How do I obtain a REAL ID?REAL IDs can be obtained by visiting an Ohio or Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles office or Kentucky Transportation Cabinet office. You do not already need a driver’s license to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card.To obtain a REAL ID card, applicants will need to bring documents along with them to their local BMV or KTC office that prove the following: Full legal name Date of birth Legal presence in the U.S. Social Security number Street address — TWO documents from different sources Proof of name change (if applicable)More information about obtaining a REAL ID card can be found here.Some states previously required residents to convert to REAL IDs but for many, it’s still optional. People can still apply for a card after enforcement begins.
CINCINNATI —
Time is running out to get a REAL ID, which will be needed to get through airports, federal buildings and military bases beginning in May.
Beginning on May 7, travelers will need to present a REAL ID to board domestic flights and to access certain federal buildings.
What is a REAL ID?
REAL ID cards can be identified by the star in the top right corner of a driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
Those who do not have the card will no longer be permitted to fly on airplanes within the U.S. Additionally, a REAL ID card is needed to enter some federal buildings and for those who work in nuclear power plants.
For families planning on flying together in 2025 past the May deadline, children under the age of 18 will not have to obtain a REAL ID card to fly on a plane, if they are traveling with an adult who does have the identification card.
The act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards. It also bans federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet the standards for official purposes, such as at airport security checkpoints.
REAL ID was established in 2005 in the aftermath of 9/11, with the intent to improve identification card security standards across all U.S. states and territories.
How do I obtain a REAL ID?
REAL IDs can be obtained by visiting an Ohio or Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles office or Kentucky Transportation Cabinet office. You do not already need a driver’s license to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card.
To obtain a REAL ID card, applicants will need to bring documents along with them to their local BMV or KTC office that prove the following:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Legal presence in the U.S.
- Social Security number
- Street address — TWO documents from different sources
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
More information about obtaining a REAL ID card can be found here.
Some states previously required residents to convert to REAL IDs but for many, it’s still optional. People can still apply for a card after enforcement begins.
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