LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The holiday travel season is upon us and Kentuckians are being urged to secure a REAL ID before boarding a commercial flights in the United States.

Thanks to several customer service improvements, in-and-out times at Driver Licensing Regional Offices have been significantly reduced in recent months, making it easier to upgrade or renew a license.

REAL ID enforcement took effect on May 7, 2025, requiring anyone flying domestically or visiting a military base to present a REAL ID-compliant credential, such as a valid passport or a REAL ID driver’s license, permit or ID card. State law gives Kentuckians the choice of a standard or REAL ID license or ID, and about 45% have opted for a REAL ID-compliant card.

From January through October, more than 1.1 million state

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