Traveling in the U.S. will change in 2025: You can’t fly from Miami without this document
As 2025 approaches, a new mandatory requirement is coming for domestic travelers at Miami International Airport and the rest of the country.
It had not been mandatory to present the document in question at US airports, but changes are coming in a few months.
Here is what you need to know about the requirement, what you need to do and the deadline.
Implementation of the REAL ID Act
Although the REAL ID Act went into effect nationwide on May 11, 2008, it was not until 2010 that the state of Florida began issuing documents that comply with the law.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) explains that REAL ID “is a national effort to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce identity fraud.”
REAL ID documents travel within the United States, as well as visits to federal facilities.
Which documents comply with the standard?
Documents that meet Real ID requirements are the driver’s license or identification card that each state currently issues, including Florida.
How do you know if your license or ID is compliant? It can be easily identified by a star inside a circle in the upper right corner of the card. If your driver’s license has this icon, it means it meets REAL ID standards. If not, you should apply for it as soon as possible at an FLHSMV office .
Having a REAL ID-compliant document has several advantages, including facilitating the process of renewing or replacing your current credentials through the MyDMV portal , the easiest way to renew or replace your Florida driver’s license or identification card. It also allows you to renew or replace your motor vehicle, boat or mobile home registration.
Deadline
Starting May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. will be required to comply with REAL ID regulations to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
In accordance with the provisions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), from that date onwards you will not be able to board domestic flights without a REAL ID document, unless the traveler has a U.S. passport or U.S. passport card.
The regulation on domestic travelers follows a measure passed in 2005 to increase national security in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It was due to go into effect on May 7, 2023, but the DHS decided to give all states more time to ensure that their residents obtained the document.
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