FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding Kentuckians to get their REAL ID before boarding a flight during the holiday air travel season.

REAL ID enforcement took effect on May 7, 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.

Since the start of REAL ID enforcement earlier this year, KYTC recorded its highest issuance month on record, issuing more than 130,000 credentials in May, according to a news release. From January through October, more than 1.1 million state credentials have been issued, inc

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