Michigan REAL ID Deadline: Get Your Star Now!
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Starting May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. REAL ID cards have a star. To obtain one, visit the Secretary of State with required documents; there's a fee for non-renewal conversions. Existing enhanced licenses are already compliant. Standard IDs remain valid for other purposes. REAL ID isn't needed for voting or jury duty.
Starting May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. REAL ID cards have a star. To obtain one, visit the Secretary of State with required documents; there's a fee for non-renewal conversions. Existing enhanced licenses are already compliant. Standard IDs remain valid for other purposes. REAL ID isn't needed for voting or jury duty.
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