Are you REAL ID ready?
On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
Find out if you're REAL ID ready with our interactive tool!
- Are you planning to fly domestically or visit a Federal facility after May 7, 2025?
- Yes / Don't Know
- Does your NJ Driver’s License / Non-Driver ID have a star in the top right corner?
- Yes
- You're REAL ID ready! You will need this ID to board domestic flights and may need this or another acceptable form of identification to visit federal facilities.
- No
- Do you have a passport?
- Yes
- A passport is an acceptable form of identification and may be used in lieu of a REAL ID Drivers License or ID to board domestic flights and visit federal facilities.
- No
- You are not required to get a REAL ID; however, starting May 7, 2025, if you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other form of ID) to fly within the U.S., you probably want a REAL ID. Otherwise you will need to use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving. Do you have another federally approved identification?
- Yes
- These alternate forms of identification may be used in lieu of a REAL ID Drivers License or ID at the airport to board domestic flights and when visiting federal facilities.
- No
- You're not REAL ID ready at this time! If you have domestic travel scheduled after May 7, 2025 and you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other federally approved form of ID) visit our appointment site to schedule appointment prior to you travel date. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving.
- No
- You are not REAL ID ready at this time. If you have domestic travel scheduled after May 7, 2025 and you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other federally approved form of ID) visit our appointment site to schedule appointment prior to you travel date. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving.
