Plan ahead, get “REAL ID Ready” as federal enforcement date approaches
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Fort Knox teamed up last month to remind Kentuckians about the soon-approaching REAL ID enforcement date and encourage everyone to plan ahead to be sure they are ready. Starting May 7, 2025, a standard driver’s license will no longer be accepted for boarding […]
Kentuckians urged to get “REAL ID Ready” as six-month mark to federal enforcement date approaches
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky In just six months, every Kentuckian age 18 or older will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to travel domestically and access certain federal facilities, including military bases. To apply for a REAL ID driver’s license, permit or ID card, individuals must visit a Driver Licensing […]
Kentucky REAL IDs: What they are and how to get one?
By Maanasa Dhavala, Building Kentucky You’ve probably been hearing about REAL IDs for a while. But what actually is a REAL ID, and how do you get one? A REAL ID is a driver’s license, permit, or identification card that has undergone a stricter vetting process than non-REAL ID compliant identification – it’s part of […]