do i need to get another real id when i ave one that doesn’t expire until 2027

Based on current information, you likely do not need to get another REAL ID if your current one doesn’t expire until 2027 and it is REAL ID compliant.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

• The Enforcement Date: The deadline for REAL ID enforcement for federal purposes, such as boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal facilities, is May 7, 2025.
• Check for the Star: A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card has a star in the upper right-hand corner. If your current ID, which expires in 2027, has this star, it is a REAL ID.
• Valid Until Expiration: As long as your REAL ID is valid (i.e., not expired), you can continue to use it for federal identification purposes until its expiration date in 2027. You do not need to replace it before it expires simply because the enforcement date of May 7, 2025, has passed.
• No Need for Two REAL IDs: You cannot hold more than one REAL ID driver’s license or identification card at the same time, according to federal law.

In summary, if your current ID has a star and expires in 2027, it is a REAL ID, and you can continue to use it for federal identification purposes until it expires. You do not need to obtain a new one before then.