The deadline to obtain a Real ID is fast approaching. Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a Real ID-compliant license, identification card or an acceptable alternative identification ...

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, obtaining a Real ID is generally optional, but you will need a Real ID for most circumstances that require identification, particularly ...

Time is of the essence for Pennsylvania residents to get a Real ID driver's license or photo identification card to fly on an airplane or enter some federal facilities, such as military bases. The ...

According to PennDOT data, 7.8 million Pennsylvania residents have either a license or ID that is not REAL ID-complaint, while just 2.4 million residents have updated.

Previous Gov. Tom Corbett signed a law preventing Pennsylvania from issuing REAL IDs. The Commonwealth didn't start issuing them until 2019, even though Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005.

UPDATED: June 7, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT Those looking to get a Real ID in Pennsylvania will have more options as proof of their Social Security number, PennDOT announced Wednesday.