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Department of Safety briefs committee on Real ID deadline, outreach and documents required
Summary
Department officials told the House Transportation Committee that the federal Real ID requirement goes into effect May 7, 2025, and reviewed who needs the card, what documents are required, current take-up in Tennessee and outreach plans to help residents meet the deadline.
Department of Safety officials briefed the House Transportation Committee on Feb. 18 on the federal Real ID requirement and Tennessee's outreach and operational steps ahead of the May 7, 2025 effective date.
Russell Shoop, assistant commissioner, told the committee that “The Real ID Act of 02/2005 is is going into effect officially May 2025.” He said anyone 18 or older who intends to board a commercial flight in the United States or enter specified federal facilities will need either a Real ID or another federally issued photo identification such as a passport or passport card.
Shoop and other department staff reviewed the documents applicants must present: proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence,…
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