As a consequence of federal requirement, anybody touring by airplane domestically, or wishing to enter safe federal services, will want a REAL ID or Passport
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Autos (RMV) is reminding residents that, starting Might 7, anybody touring by airplane domestically or coming into sure federal services will want a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID, or a sound passport. The Registry is strongly encouraging everybody looking for a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card to go surfing now at Mass.Gov/REALID to study what paperwork are wanted for a required in-person appointment. With two months to go till Might 7, Massachusetts is at 56 % REAL ID adoption, with over 3 million credentials being REAL ID-compliant.
To obtain their credential within the mail, which might take 10 to 14 enterprise days, in time for a scheduled home flight, prospects who require an in-person appointment ought to schedule their appointment no less than three weeks previous to their flight.
“Might 7 is nearly right here, and we remind everybody to examine your wallets and be sure to and your loved ones members have the credentials that you simply want, relying in your journey plans,” mentioned Registrar of Motor Autos Colleen Ogilvie. “We wish to make sure that everyone seems to be cleared for takeoff. Go to Mass.Gov/REALID, get knowledgeable on what paperwork you will want, and decide if you happen to should order any alternative paperwork.”
The charge to acquire or renew a REAL ID compliant credential is identical as acquiring or renewing the equal non-compliant credential:
- The charge for renewing a non-commercial commonplace or a REAL ID driver’s license is $50.
- The charge for renewing a Mass ID is $25.
- The modification charge for upgrading to REAL ID credential earlier than an present credential’s expiration is $25.
- Clients with a lower than five-year keep within the U.S. pay a pro-rated charge.
Appointments will be scheduled by visiting the RMV’s On-line Service Middle at Mass.Gov/myRMV or if you’re a AAA member at https://northeast.aaa.com/automotive/registry-services/massachusetts.html.
The RMV has posted useful data on REAL ID necessities that prospects can use to arrange for his or her in-person visits, together with handy doc checklists to assist pre-stage REAL ID functions, at Mass.Gov/REALID. Paperwork required for this transaction embody:
- proof of lawful presence,
- two (2) proofs of Massachusetts residency, and
- proof of a full Social Safety Quantity (SSN).
Clients who’ve had a reputation change for the reason that issuance of a delivery certificates, passport, or different lawful presence doc, might want to present the explanation for the title change by presenting documentation like a wedding certificates, divorce decree, or court docket doc. These required paperwork have to be unique or licensed variations. The RMV recommends prospects collect these paperwork effectively prematurely of appointments to make sure they’ve the knowledge required by federal legislation.
Clients are eligible to resume as much as one 12 months prematurely of the expiration date printed on their license or ID. Clients who have already got a compliant credential could renew on-line so long as they haven’t had a reputation change.
Previous to Might 7, 2025, prospects is not going to want a federally compliant REAL ID for the needs of boarding home flights or coming into sure federal services.
For extra data and particulars on these and different RMV service choices, please go to Mass.Gov/RMV.
For data on acceptable identification at airport safety factors, please go to tsa.gov/journey/security-screening/identification.
Supply: Mass RMV