REAL IDs will be required for air travel in May 111 What you need to know FlyMFR / Wednesday, April 16, 2025 / Categories: FlyMFR News, Alerts! Starting May 7, federal agencies like TSA will be prohibited from accepting state-issued cards that do not meet the requirements for air travel. This means you’ll need a REAL ID or an equivalent form of identification to board a domestic flight. Possessing a REAL ID is optional in the state of Oregon, but it will still be required if you fly within the country. Kathleen McDonald, a federal security director with TSA said all Oregonians 18 and up will need a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license or ID card, a passport, or another federally recognized ID to get through airport security. TSA has a full list of acceptable forms of ID. “If you come on May 7 or later, and you don’t have a REAL ID with you, you may experience an additional delay and some additional screening at the security checkpoint,” McDonald said. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 following 9/11 to create a national minimum requirement for state driver’s licenses and ID cards. The official deadline is May 7, 2025. Once this deadline passes, you will need a REAL ID or another form of identification in order to fly within the United States or even enter a government building. However, REAL IDs are not the same as a passport and cannot be used for international travel. Print More links Are you REAL ID ready? Get the REAL ID option next time you renew your license. Appointments may be available but are not required.