{"id":7022,"date":"2019-08-07T10:11:49","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T14:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/?p=7022"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:10:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:10:38","slug":"real-id-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/real-id-act\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Real ID Act and Does it Impact Business Travelers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7024\" src=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/woman-watching-870352_1280-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"real ID act\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/woman-watching-870352_1280-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/woman-watching-870352_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/woman-watching-870352_1280-1080x716.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/woman-watching-870352_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Don\u2019t miss an important meeting or conference, and don\u2019t be that person who makes everyone else wait in line. Due to the Real ID Act, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/real-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real IDs<\/a> are set to become a new requirement in the security process for flying in the United States, and if you don\u2019t take the necessary steps to prepare for the changes, your company&#8217;s business travelers won\u2019t be going anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Starting Oct. 1, 2020, all travelers 18 years of age and older will be required to have a Real ID-compliant driver\u2019s license, or another acceptable form of identification, to fly in the United States. Minors do not need Real ID-compliant identification as long as they are accompanied by a compliant adult.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/real-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real ID Act<\/a> was originally passed by Congress in 2005 following a recommendation by the 9\/11 Commission that the federal government increase standards and security for identification. The legislation established new regulations for state-issued driver\u2019s licenses and identification cards, and instructs federal agencies not to accept identification that does not meet those standards for official purposes, such as at airport security checkpoints.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Real<\/h2>\n<p>How do you know if your current driver\u2019s license or identification card is Real ID-compliant? Generally, compliant IDs have a star in the upper-right hand corner of the card. If you\u2019re still not sure, contact your state driver\u2019s license agency.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a Real ID, you still have time to get one before the Oct. 1, 2020 deadline, but you\u2019ve got some work to do. Real IDs cannot be obtained online or through the mail, so you\u2019ll have to visit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in person. When you do, bring the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A passport, birth certificate or other original, certified document that provides evidence of your identity<\/li>\n<li>Two documents that provide proof of residence, such as a mortgage statement, rental agreement or utility bill<\/li>\n<li>A document that shows your Social Security number<\/li>\n<li>Payment to cover the fee for the new driver\u2019s license or identification card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional documents may be required if you have changed your legal name. Contact your local DMV before you make the trip to verify that you have everything you need.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Options<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Real ID-compliant driver\u2019s licenses and identification cards, the following documents are also acceptable for flying within the United States:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. passport or passport card<\/li>\n<li>DHS trusted traveler cards (e.g., Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents<\/li>\n<li>Permanent resident card<\/li>\n<li>Border crossing card<\/li>\n<li>DHS-designated enhanced driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li>Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID<\/li>\n<li>HSPD-12 PIV card<\/li>\n<li>Foreign government-issued passport<\/li>\n<li>Canadian provincial driver\u2019s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card<\/li>\n<li>Transportation worker identification credential<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Weapon permits and temporary driver\u2019s licenses are not acceptable forms of ID<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid Turbulence<\/h2>\n<p>Oct. 1, 2020 might seem like it is quite far in the future, but don\u2019t procrastinate in getting your Real ID. In the months leading up to the deadline, DMV offices may be busier than usual as others scramble to get their new driver\u2019s licenses and identification cards, so you may not be able to get an appointment for several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>As of July 30, 2019, all but four states (Oregon, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Maine) and their state-issued identification forms are compliant with the Real ID Act. Travelers living in a compliant state can continue to use identification that is not Real ID-compliant until the Oct. 1 deadline. However, if you are in a non-compliant state that has been granted an extension to reach compliance, you can only use that type of ID until the expiration date of that extension. Between the extension expiring and the Oct. 1 deadline, you may need additional or alternate forms.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let your business travelers get grounded. Stay up to date with all regulations that could impact your organization with <a href=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/what-we-offer\/hr\/\">GTM&#8217;s HR services<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/get-a-quote\/\">Request a free quote<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a9 2019 Zywave, Inc. 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