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The Department of Homeland Security might soon enforce the Real ID Act; residents in states that aren't compliant might have a difficult time flying._ --- Jul 27, 2023 7:22 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [Saudi Arabia Has Issued Its First Driver's Licenses to 10 Women](/video/MdgrCSXO/) ### Saudi Arabia Has Issued Its First Driver's Licenses to 10 Women [Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer Than Those Who Aren't](/video/hO3V9q6e/) ### Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer Than Those Who Aren't [More People Are Flying, But Airline Prices Aren't Dropping](/video/2vMKFp73/) ### More People Are Flying, But Airline Prices Aren't Dropping --- ## Transcript As if getting through an airport wasn't stressful enough, the Transportation Security Administration could soon reject a pretty common form of ID for most Americans, the driver's license. Driver's licenses from some states might not be enough to get through--- Through a security checkpoint at an airport because of the ten year old Real ID act. The act was designed to increase security standards for identification following the 9 / 11 attacks. States initially had until the end of 2009 to comply with those standards. But the federal government kept pushing the deadline back. Currently, 27 states are exempt from those standards, until certain times in 2016. But if you live in Minnesota, bad news. Your state is noncompliant. So what exactly does this mean for travellers? If you have a passport, you're in the clear. You can use that to get through security. If you don't have a passport, you can still use your driver's license, but. They may have to go through an extra measure of security. > That might be another line, or, or possibly being questioned by people at the airport. If you don't your drivers license or any other real I. D. compliant form of I. D. you might still be able to get on your flight but not before having to fill out a form and answer a few questions which might be worse than a surprise. Pat down. If you live in a state that's not compliant with the DHS standards don't get too worked up. The agency's website said it will ensure that the traveling public has ample notice ( at least 120 days ) before any changes are made that might affect their travel planning. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Flying? 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