Here’s why travelers from 22 states could face conflict with domestic flights in 2018

What Does This Mean For Travelers?

The deadline is approaching for nearly two dozen states that have yet to update state IDs in compliance with the REAL ID Act, which was passed in 2005.

As a result of the REAL ID Act, residents in those states may have to present a valid U.S. passport or other identification — instead of previously used driver’s licenses or IDs — to travel within the U.S. and beyond.

Travelers who live in the following states could be affected:

Alaska
California
Idaho
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Washington

Residents of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands could also be affected, as could those from Virginia.

Even if you never plan to travel internationally, it’s strongly suggested that you obtain a passport for your domestic travel as well. You don’t want to get to the airport only to find you will be turned away at TSA.

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