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Real ID Deadline For Air Travelers Is Approaching. Here's What It's Like To Get One In Massachusetts.
Starting May 7, 2025, you will need a Real ID, such as a driver's license or ID card to comply with federal law while traveling.

October 29, 20224
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BROCKTON—By early 2025, it will be a federal requirement to have a Real ID to travel on a domestic flight. So far, only about half of Massachusetts residents with a driver's license are in compliance.
The Registry of Motor Vehicles branch in Brockton gave WBZ-TV a firsthand look at what it's like to obtain a Real ID.
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Starting on May 7, 2025, you will need a Real ID to be in compliance with federal law while traveling.
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