State residents who want to travel on domestic flights will need a REAL ID starting Wednesday. But there have been no appointments available at any state Motor Vehicle Commission facilities.
As a result, Gov. Phil Murphy and state MVC Acting Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd announced the introduction of “REAL ID Tuesdays” at Licensing Centers starting May 20.
The MVC's website will allow appointments to be made for the approximately 5,200 additional spots starting Monday.
“As we quickly approach the federal deadline for REAL ID, I am proud to announce the addition of ‘REAL ID Tuesdays’—another tool we are using to expand access to REAL ID appointments,” Murphy said. “We have offered eligible residents the opportunity to upgrade to a REAL ID for five years but, as we enter the home stretch before the federal deadline, we will continue doing everything we can to expand appointments.”
A REAL ID is not needed for driving, but will be required for domestic flights or to enter certain government buildings starting May 7.
“With federal enforcement approaching, the Motor Vehicle Commission is dedicated to assisting as many New Jerseyans as possible who need or want to get a REAL ID,” Littles-Floyd said. “To this end, we will be increasing the number of REAL ID appointments available on alternating Tuesdays to better accommodate customer demand. Remember, if you already have another form of acceptable identification such as a valid passport, you may use that document to board domestic flights, or until you can secure a REAL ID driver license or ID at a convenient time.”
For more information about REAL ID in New Jersey, visit REALID.nj.gov. Customers should check the website before scheduling an appointment to learn about REAL ID and ensure they have the necessary documents to get a REAL ID.
Please visit TSA.gov for more information about federal REAL ID enforcement.
