HARRISBURG – Today is a REAL ID day. The REAL ID federal enforcement deadline of May 7th is fast approaching, and to help Pennsylvanians obtain their REAL IDs, PennDOT is hosting series of upcoming REAL ID Days across the state to give residents additional opportunities to get a REAL ID. Today, centers such as Lancaster East Driver License Center on Lincoln Highway, Whitehall Driver License Center in Allentown, and King of Prussia Driver License Center will be exclusively processing REAL IDs from 10am until 2pm to help Pennsylvanians obtain one before the enforcement deadline. There are still several REAL ID Days left, as they are hosted on Mondays when the centers are typically closed, however obtaining a REAL ID can be done on any given day during regular business hours. Getting one is optional in PA, but beginning May 7th of this year, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant license/ID card, or another form of federally acceptable identification, such as a valid passport or military ID, to board domestic commercial flights, enter a military base, or enter certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID. You can find a complete list of REAL ID Days events and information on getting a REAL ID by clicking on the picture below.
