Real ID Archives - Bangor Daily News

Real ID was initially supposed to be enforced starting in May 2008, but has been repeatedly delayed amid opposition and low compliance.

Maine ACLU calls on Congress to repeal Real ID

by Christopher Burns December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Real ID was initially supposed to be enforced starting in May 2008, but has been repeatedly delayed amid opposition and low compliance.

Real ID requirement

by George Danby December 7, 2022December 6, 2022

The more than 90 percent of Mainers not compliant with Real ID will have another two years before they face more difficulties with domestic air travel.

Maine gets another reprieve as Real ID deadline delayed nationwide

by Christopher Burns December 5, 2022December 6, 2022

News

What Mainers need to know about applying for a Real ID

by Christopher Burns April 13, 2022April 14, 2022

Your Maine driver’s license may not get you on a plane next year

by Christopher Burns April 13, 2022April 14, 2022

Real ID rollout slowdown benefits Maine, secretary of state says

by The Associated Press April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Deadline to get a Real ID postponed to May 2023 due to COVID-19

by The Associated Press April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Free, News, Politics, State

Mainers have another year before they need Real ID-compliant driver’s license

by Christopher Burns March 26, 2020

News, Politics, State

Language on Maine driver’s licenses to change after confusion

by Maine Public November 23, 2019November 24, 2019

Americans’ readiness for Real ID in doubt as 2020 deadline nears

by The Washington Post September 29, 2019

Maine rollout of Real ID law is already causing problems for users

by The Associated Press August 16, 2019August 18, 2019

News, Politics, State

Maine won’t give feds broad access to driver’s license info, Dunlap says

by Christopher Burns July 9, 2019

News, Politics, State

What you need to know now that Maine’s driver’s licenses comply with federal law

by Christopher Burns July 2, 2019July 3, 2019

Editorials, Opinion

The real star of Maine’s new driver’s license

by Opinion Contributor April 10, 2019

News, Politics, State

Maine unveils new driver’s license design that will include Real ID compliant marking

by Christopher Burns April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

News, Politics, State

Feds give Maine last reprieve from Real ID compliance

by Christopher Burns October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Maine asks for another extension on federal ID requirements

by The Associated Press September 5, 2018

News, Politics, State

Yes, you can still use your Maine driver’s license to board an airplane

by Christopher Burns January 17, 2018January 17, 2018

Feds give Maine a new waiver from Real ID compliance

by Christopher Burns October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

Feds grant Maine relief as state moves to comply with Real ID

by Christopher Burns October 11, 2017October 11, 2017