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Transportation Security Administration enforces Real ID checks at United States airports starting May 7; agency expects delays as 19% of travelers lack compliant identification

Apr 26, 2025 • Yahoo! News • 1 min read

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April 26, 2025 (Yahoo! News) –

Travelers could experience delays starting on May 7 as the Transportation Security Administration begins enforcing Real ID checks at airports

Florida has a 99% Real ID compliance rate, according to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles . Those stats vary from state to state, and roughly 81% of travelers currently present an acceptable form of identification, according to TSA .

However, TSA said it is preparing for delays as it has been alerted that many travelers rushing to comply are having trouble finding available appointments to get their state-issued IDs updated.

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