Department of Homeland Security – NBC 7 San Diego
Sarah Richards
Updated on April 05, 2026
The looming REAL ID deadline already delayed twice is getting another major pushback, giving Americans an additional 24 months to become compliant, the Department of Homeland Security announced Monday. A new date for the requirement for air travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification will be set for May 7, 2025, officials said. Originally slated for enforcement back…