Can I still get a Real ID license in Michigan? Yes, but you won't be able to obtain it in time to fly on May 7. New Michigan driver's licenses and ID's take up to 30 days to arrive via the mail.

As of May 7, a Real ID-compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options like a passport or enhanced driver's license.

As of May 7, a Real ID-compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options like a passport or enhanced driver's license.

*The federal REAL ID requirement took effect on May 7, 2025, yet many Michigan residents are discovering their licenses won’t get them through airport security unless they display the gold star.

From Feb. 23 to May 17, the Michigan Secretary of State said, workers issued 202,571 real ID-compliant driver’s licenses or state IDs. The week of May 4 was the busiest of the year, with 28,289 ...

Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here, some ...