Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
What Is REAL ID?
- A new type of credential that the RMV will begin to issue on March 26, 2018.
- REAL ID comes from the REAL ID Act of 2005, which sets security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards.
Why do I need REAL ID?
- By October of 2020, you will need it to:
- board a plane in the US, or
- enter a federal building
- If you have a valid passport, you could use that and never need a REAL ID.
Should I get a REAL ID right now?
- You don’t need a REAL ID until October of 2020 so just wait and apply for it when your license/ID is due for renewal.
Do I need it?
Click here to find out! It’s so easy and takes less than a minute.We will not collect any information.
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
Do you have a valid U.S. or foreign passport, U.S. passport card, permanent resident card, or U.S. military ID?
To view other acceptable identity documents go to the following webpage:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
You can:
- Present your valid passport, passport card, permanent resident card, or U.S. military ID to fly within the U.S. or enter a federal building
- Never need a REAL ID
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
Do you frequently fly within the U.S. or plan to?
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
When does your Massachusetts driver’s license or ID card expire?
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires after we implement REAL ID:
- Wait and apply for it when your driver’s license/ID card is due for renewal, or
- Apply for a REAL ID anytime after 3/26/2018 if you have federal business or plan to fly within the US
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires after the October 2020 REAL ID deadline.
- You may apply for a REAL ID prior to October 1st, 2020
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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When should I apply for REAL ID?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires before we implement REAL ID so you should:
- Renew your card before it expires, and
- Apply for a REAL ID before October 2020 if you have federal business or plan to travel within the US
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
Do you plan to visit a federal building, military building, or nuclear facility?
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Is a REAL ID for me?
When does your Massachusetts driver’s license or ID card expire?
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Is a REAL ID for me?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires after we implement REAL ID:
- Wait and apply for it when your driver’s license/ID card is due for renewal, or
- Apply for a REAL ID anytime after 3/26/2018 if you have federal business or plan to fly within the US
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
When should I apply for REAL ID?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires after the October 2020 REAL ID deadline.
- You may apply for a REAL ID prior to October 1st, 2020
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Is a REAL ID for me?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires before we implement REAL ID so you should:
- Renew your card before it expires, and
- Apply for a REAL ID before October 2020 if you have federal business or plan to travel within the US
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Is a REAL ID for me?
When does your Massachusetts driver’s license or ID card expire?
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Is a REAL ID for me?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires after the October 2020 REAL ID deadline.
- You may apply for a REAL ID prior to October 1st, 2020
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
When should I apply for REAL ID?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires after we implement REAL ID:
- Wait and apply for it when your driver’s license/ID card is due for renewal, or
- Apply for a REAL ID anytime after 3/26/2018 if you have federal business or plan to fly within the US
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
When should I apply for REAL ID?
Your driver’s license/ID card expires before we implement REAL ID so you should:
- Renew your card before it expires, and
- Apply for a REAL ID before October 2020 if you have federal business or plan to travel within the US
You do not need a REAL ID until October 2020 but you may apply for one after March 26, 2018.
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