Because of federal requirement, anybody touring by airplane domestically, or wishing to enter safe federal services, will want a REAL ID or Passport
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Automobiles (RMV) is reminding residents that, starting Might 7, anybody touring by airplane domestically or coming into sure federal services will want a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID, or a legitimate passport. The Registry is strongly encouraging everybody looking for a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card to go surfing now at Mass.Gov/REALID to study what paperwork are wanted for a required in-person appointment. With two months to go till Might 7, Massachusetts is at 56 p.c REAL ID adoption, with over 3 million credentials being REAL ID-compliant.
To obtain their credential within the mail, which might take 10 to 14 enterprise days, in time for a scheduled home flight, clients who require an in-person appointment ought to schedule their appointment at the very least three weeks previous to their flight.
“Might 7 is sort of right here, and we remind everybody to test your wallets and be sure to and your loved ones members have the credentials that you just want, relying in your journey plans,” mentioned Registrar of Motor Automobiles Colleen Ogilvie. “We need to make certain everyone seems to be cleared for takeoff. Go to Mass.Gov/REALID, get knowledgeable on what paperwork you have to, and decide if you happen to should order any alternative paperwork.”
The charge to acquire or renew a REAL ID compliant credential is identical as acquiring or renewing the equal non-compliant credential:
- The charge for renewing a non-commercial normal or a REAL ID driver’s license is $50.
- The charge for renewing a Mass ID is $25.
- The modification charge for upgrading to REAL ID credential earlier than an current credential’s expiration is $25.
- Prospects with a lower than five-year keep within the U.S. pay a pro-rated charge.
Appointments may be scheduled by visiting the RMV’s On-line Service Middle at Mass.Gov/myRMV or in case you are a AAA member at https://northeast.aaa.com/automotive/registry-services/massachusetts.html.
The RMV has posted useful info on REAL ID necessities that clients can use to organize for his or her in-person visits, together with handy doc checklists to assist pre-stage REAL ID functions, at Mass.Gov/REALID. Paperwork required for this transaction embrace:
- proof of lawful presence,
- two (2) proofs of Massachusetts residency, and
- proof of a full Social Safety Quantity (SSN).
Prospects who’ve had a reputation change because the issuance of a beginning certificates, passport, or different lawful presence doc, might want to present the explanation for the title change by presenting documentation like a wedding certificates, divorce decree, or court docket doc. These required paperwork should be unique or licensed variations. The RMV recommends clients collect these paperwork properly upfront of appointments to make sure they’ve the knowledge required by federal legislation.
Prospects are eligible to resume as much as one 12 months upfront of the expiration date printed on their license or ID. Prospects who have already got a compliant credential could renew on-line so long as they haven’t had a reputation change.
Previous to Might 7, 2025, clients won’t want a federally compliant REAL ID for the needs of boarding home flights or coming into sure federal services.
For extra info and particulars on these and different RMV service choices, please go to Mass.Gov/RMV.
For info on acceptable identification at airport safety factors, please go to tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
Supply: Mass RMV
