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REAL ID driver's license and ID card

Are you REAL ID ready? Federal enforcement begins May 7, 2025

Beginning May 7, 2025, Minnesotans 18 years of age or older will not be able to use their standard driver's license or identification card to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. Instead, they will need one of three options:

  • Minnesota REAL ID driver's license or identification card.
  • Minnesota enhanced driver's license or identification card.
  • Other federally-approved forms of identification. They are listed online here, but include:
    • U.S. passport or passport card
    • Foreign government-issued passport
    • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
    • Permanent resident card
    • Border crossing card
    • Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
    • U.S. Department of defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents

If you are not sure which license type is right for you, use the Help Me Choose a Type of License or ID.

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REAL ID required documents

REAL ID required documents examples

REAL ID - Frequently Asked Questions