The U.S. government is now enforcing the use of Real ID, which requires users to have federally compliant identification to board flights, among other uses.<\/p>\n
The Real ID is a product of the Real ID Act of 2005, passed in the wake of the 9\/11 attacks, mandating that travelers use a new, federally compliant form of ID, not only to board flights but also to enter certain federal buildings.<\/p>\n
The enforcement date for the Real ID was Wednesday, though current rules take into account those who don\u2019t yet have one.<\/p>\n
Here are five things to know about Real ID since the enforcement deadline has passed:<\/p>\n
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said that people can still board their flights if they don\u2019t have Real IDs, though they may be subject to increased scrutiny.<\/p>\n
\u201cPassengers who present a state-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant at TSA [Transportation Security Administration] checkpoints and who do not have another acceptable alternative form of ID will be notified of their non-compliance, may be directed to a separate area and may receive additional screening,\u201d the department said in its FAQ section on the Real ID webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n If passengers are flying domestically, a passport suffices in lieu of a Real ID.<\/p>\n Additionally, the DHS said: \u201cState-issued Enhanced Driver’s Licenses and identification cards (EDL\/EID) are designated as acceptable border-crossing documents by DHS under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and are an acceptable alternative to a REAL ID for boarding a commercial aircraft, accessing federal facilities, and entering nuclear power plants.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat will the additional screening look like without a Real ID?<\/strong><\/h2>\n