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The federal REAL ID requirement took effect on May 7, 2025, yet many Michigan residents are discovering their licenses won’t ...

The deadline to be Real ID compliant for air travel or to enter certain federal buildings is Wednesday, May 7.

If you still haven't reached out to the Michigan Secretary of State's office to begin the process, you no longer have time ...

As of May 7, a Real ID compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options such as a passport or ...

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The federal government's Real ID deadline is May 7. Here's what Michiganders need to know before traveling by plane this summer. "Michigan is well above the national average in compliance with the ...

There are a handful of other documents you can produce that will allow you to board domestic flights in the U.S.

To get a REAL ID, applicants will need to visit their local DMV in person — applying online is not available at this time.

As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID-compliant license or another accepted form of identification, like a passport, to board federally regulated commercial aircraft and access certain federal ...