Starting in May 2023, all states are requiring travelers to have a government issued, Real ID, to pass the TSA screening point at airports …it is the law.
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act and implementing regulations establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibit federal agencies, like TSA, from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes, such as getting through the airport security checkpoint to board a plane.
All travelers need to ensure they have the correct documentation before leaving for the airport. Each state has different requirements for its citizens so be prepared with the correct documentation. Please read the website to ensure you have the correct documentation prior to leaving for the airport: