REAL ID

Americans are now in the post-deadline period for air travelers in the U.S. to get a Real ID to avoid extra security screening. Yesterday was the official deadline to have the new identification to board planes. Department of Motor Vehicles offices across Arkansas processed thousands of applications before the implementation deadline.

Only 29% of Arkansans, as of April 23, have obtained a Real ID as the May 7 deadline nears for all Americans to get the new form of identification required for air travel and other purposes.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, you will no longer be able to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building without a REAL ID or passport. Starting this…