India, April 3 -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will stop accepting ordinary driver's licenses from US citizens wishing to board commercial domestic flights as of May 7, 2025. Instead, in order to fly, you will need a valid ID.

You still have plenty of time to obtain a Real ID license, which is slightly different from a regular driver's license.

This is the distinction between a driver's license and a real ID, and why it matters.

Despite their similarities, real IDs and ordinary driver's licenses differ significantly. Although a Real ID meets stricter security requirements, both permit you to drive a car in the US lawfully. A regular driver's license will no longer be accepted by TSA at airports as of May 2025.

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