Can I Still Fly Out Of Minnesota Without A REAL ID After May Deadline?

People are running out of time to get their REAL IDs before the May deadline. Over 50% of the state doesn't have their REAL IDs yet, according to the

You can fill out a pre-application online, fill it in, and bring it to an office. What if I don't have a REAL ID by the deadline? Can I still fly? If you don't have a REAL ID after May 6, 2025, you can still get through airport security if you have a passport along with your standard ID. You can also use your passport card if you have one.

Other documents the TSA will accept include foreign government-issued passports, Employment Authorization Card I-766, permanent resident card (I-551), border crossing card, federally recognized tribal-issued photo ID, or U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents. [carbongallery id="60dcc7e67b35b76cfb51b2f9"]" target="_blank"> Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

What is a REAL ID?

20 years ago, Congress passed the REAL ID Act. It was designed to set certain standards for states to issue driver's licenses and ID cards that would be accepted by federal agencies.

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What will a REAL ID be needed for?

If you want to fly out of a U.S. Airport, you'll need a REAL ID Card to go through security checkpoints. If you want to enter military bases or federal buildings, you'll also need a REAL ID. This takes effect starting May 7, 2025.

What documents do I need for a REAL ID?

In order to obtain your real ID, you need to bring a document that proves your full legal name, date of birth, and legal presence. You'll also need to bring two documents that show your current

You can fill out a pre-application online, fill it in, and bring it to an office. What if I don't have a REAL ID by the deadline? Can I still fly? If you don't have a REAL ID after May 6, 2025, you can still get through airport security if you have a passport along with your standard ID. You can also use your passport card if you have one.

Other documents the TSA will accept include foreign government-issued passports, Employment Authorization Card I-766, permanent resident card (I-551), border crossing card, federally recognized tribal-issued photo ID, or U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents. [carbongallery id="60dcc7e67b35b76cfb51b2f9"]" target="_blank">Minnesota address. (P.O. Box Addresses are not accepted).

You'll also need to know your Social Security Number, and it must pass a search against an electronic nationwide database.

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You can fill out a pre-application online, fill it in, and bring it to an office.

What if I don't have a REAL ID by the deadline? Can I still fly?

If you don't have a REAL ID after May 6, 2025, you can still get through airport security if you have a passport along with your standard ID. You can also use your passport card if you have one.

Other documents the TSA will accept include foreign government-issued passports, Employment Authorization Card I-766, permanent resident card (I-551),  border crossing card, federally recognized tribal-issued photo ID, or U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.