West Virginia Department of Transportation
05/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/05/2025 13:23
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles urges residents to obtain Real ID before Wednesday, May 7, 2025
With the deadline of the Real ID Enforcement Act of 2005 being this week, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages residents who do not have Real ID to apply. The Real ID credential, marked with a gold star, will be required to board domestic flights and access certain federal buildings across the United States. After the Wednesday, May 7, 2025, deadline, Real ID will be enforced but residents will still be able to apply for Real ID.
"I encourage all citizens to get a REAL ID, ensuring they are travel ready." said Everett Frazier, commissioner of the West Virginia DMV. "You never know when an emergency will arise requiring you to fly. The May 7th deadline is quickly approaching."
To get the REAL ID compliant license, individuals will need to visit their local DMV office in person and bring certain documents to prove U.S. citizenship and West Virginia residency. Or they can go online to the DMV REAL ID HeadStart pageor use the WV DMVEZ app to upload documents to speed the licensing process. Required documents include one proof of identification (passport or U.S. birth certificate), proof of legal presence for non-U.S citizens, two proofs of West Virginia residency, your social security card (if you've been issued one) and a current driver's license (if you are applying to exchange one issued by another U.S. state.)
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