Last week, less than 40% of Kentuckians eligible for a driver's license have a Real ID. The deadline is May 7.

As the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline approaches, Kentucky lawmakers are urging a delay, citing long lines and overwhelmed driver’s license facilities across the state.

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights, marking the end of a years-long extension of the deadline.

The requirement is part of the federal REAL ID Act, aimed at establishing minimum security standards for state-issued identification documents.