Real ID Deadline
As the law stands, Georgia residents who are 18 and older must show a Real ID, a passport or other federally approved identification to board domestic flights or enter certain federal buildings beginning May 7.
The anti-terrorism law requiring the “gold star ID
The current May 7, 2025, deadline still stands, but the Transportation Security Administration has asked for flexibility to implement enforcement in phases, with progressive enforcement ending in 2027. But that doesn’t mean you should wait until then to make an application.
REAL ID cards are issued at driver’s licensing stations in Georgia. In general, those seeking them need to provide documentation showing their legal name, date of birth, Social Security number or proof of lawful status to be in the United States and two proofs of the address of their principal residence.
Acceptable REAL ID documents are as follows, according to driver services:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of name change (any and all name changes)
- Proof of social security number
- Proof of Georgia residency
- Proof of identity and lawful status (for non-U.S. citizens)
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An ID in Georgia costs $32 and expires after eight years.
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