passport or passport card prior to the Octoenforcement deadline. The Department continues to urge Americans to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card or acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. On Octo– less than 13 months away – full enforcement of REAL ID will take effect at all federally regulated airports, federal facilities, and nuclear power plants. To date, the 50 states have issued more than 105 million REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, representing 38 percent of all driver’s licenses and identification card holders. WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) is announcing that after more than 15 years since Congress passed the REAL ID Act, all 50 states are now in full compliance issuing these cards, with most states becoming compliant in the last four years. DHS Enforcing Critical Identification Requirements to Protect the Homeland
