Albany, NY — Because the Could 7, 2025, deadline for REAL ID compliance approaches, Governor Hochul is urging New Yorkers to arrange for adjustments in home journey necessities. Commonplace licenses will now not be accepted for flights inside the USA, and vacationers will want a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, U.S. Passport, or one other type of federally compliant identification.
Governor Hochul has referred to as on the U.S. Division of Homeland Safety to deploy further Transportation Safety Officers to John F. Kennedy Worldwide Airport and LaGuardia Airport to make sure environment friendly and protected journey through the transition. Hochul stated,
Forward of the Could 7 deadline for airline passengers to supply REAL ID compliant identification, it’s vital that vacationers within the nation’s busiest airports proceed to expertise protected and environment friendly service.
The New York State Division of Motor Autos (DMV) has expanded appointment availability and prolonged hours to accommodate the transition. Nonetheless, these with out speedy journey plans are inspired to delay DMV visits to prioritize these needing a REAL or Enhanced ID for upcoming journey.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Government Director Rick Cotton emphasised the collaborative efforts with TSA and airport stakeholders to make sure a clean transition. Cotton stated,
We’re dedicated to doing every thing potential to assist a clean and environment friendly expertise for all vacationers.
New Yorkers are suggested to test their present identification for compliance and use DMV’s on-line instruments to arrange vital paperwork earlier than visiting DMV workplaces. Senator Jeremy Cooney and Assemblymember Invoice Magnarelli echoed the decision for preparedness, urging residents to safe their new IDs promptly.
For extra data on acquiring a REAL ID, New Yorkers can go to the DMV’s web site or watch their tutorial video on YouTube.
