Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
Grassroots organization dedicated to improving the
quality of life of seniors in Brooklyn





REAL ID DEADLINE APPROACHES
What You Need to Know Before May 7, 2025
Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers aged 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another TSA-approved form of identification—such as a valid U.S. passport—to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
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If your New York State license or ID does not have a star or a flag on it, then you do not have a REAL ID-compliant document.
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To obtain a REAL ID, individuals must visit their local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in person and provide specific documentation. The best way to avoid long lines is to make a reservation online.
For more information, visit the DMV.gov website.
Learn more about how to get a REAL ID in the DMV's Youtube video.



