REAL ID Deadline Extended
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the enforcement deadline for the REAL ID Act. You must have a REAL ID by May 7th, 2025.
The agency extended due to the disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic caused, which allows Michigan residents more time to get a REAL ID-compliant identification!
How To Get The REAL ID in Michigan
If this is your first time getting a Michigan driver’s license or ID card, you should read over the ‘Applying for a Driver’s License or ID? (SOS-428)’ form. The official Michigan website details that this form will explain what documents you will need to obtain your REAL ID card.
If you are renewing, two options may or may not happen:
“If your renewal notice states that your card is REAL ID compliant, your new license or ID (standard and Enhanced) will have a star printed on it. If you are renewing an enhanced license or ID, it will have the American flag printed on it to show that it conforms to the federal REAL ID requirements.”…