REAL ID Driver’s Licenses Required Starting May 7, 2025
On May 7, 2025, Washington residents flying domestically or accessing some federal facilities such as USCIS for biometric appointments and interviews, will need to have an enhanced Washington State driver’s license, a U.S. passport, permanent residency card, Trusted Traveler document, or driver’s license issued by another state in compliance with the Real ID Act. An added benefit of obtaining the enhanced Washington State driver’s license is that it can be used as a substitute for a U.S. passport for the purposes of