No Deadline at the Virginia DMV, Just Your Timeline for a REAL ID

At the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), there’s no “last day” to get a REAL ID—just plenty of good days to apply—because DMV is issuing REAL IDs year-round. The key is for customers to have a REAL ID before their next domestic flight or visit to a secure federal facility. May 7, 2025 is the day the federal government […]