Politics & Government
REAL ID Deadline Looms In Bucks Co. What You Need To Know
With a federal May 7 deadline upcoming, PennDOT is setting up special days with extended hours over two Mondays over the past month.
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — With a May 7 federal REAL ID enforcement deadline upcoming, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is offering REAL ID Mondays.
The Bensalem Driver License Center, located at 4201 Neshaminy Blvd., will be open for special hours on two upcoming dates:
• 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday, April 28
• 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday, May 5
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In addition to the special dates, residents can also apply for a REAL ID during the center’s regular business hours.
A REAL ID is optional, but starting May 7, it will be required to:
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- Board domestic flights
- Enter military bases
- Access certain federal facilities
May 7 is not a deadline for a REAL ID, but rather the date when enforcement begins.
Obtaining a REAL ID may not be immediately necessary for individuals who do not plan to fly or enter a federal facility soon after May 7.
For more information about REAL ID, required documents, alternatives, or additional locations, visit: https://www.pa.gov/services/dmv/apply-for-real-id.html.
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