Real ID Standards For Military Base Access Start May 7
- Nicole K.
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If you are planning on visiting a military installation after May 7th and are bringing a guest onboard with you, be sure they have an acceptable form of ID that are Real ID compliant. Read the details below!
Photo by: Paul Henry Crank | Courtesy of Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Logistics Agency ~ "Visitors to military installations, including Defense Supply Center Richmond, will need to present a Real ID for access beginning May 7, 2025.
The Real ID Act, originally passed by Congress in 2005 and now set for full implementation in just a few weeks, set prescribed minimum security standards for government-issued identification, including drivers licenses.
With this change, anyone accessing Defense Supply Center Richmond or other secure federal and military installations will need Real ID-compliant identification. This will also be required for boarding flights in the U.S. for air travel.
Acceptable IDs for access to DLA and other Department of Defense installations include:
DOD common access cards
DOD uniformed services ID cards– military retiree or dependent IDs
Local DOD access cards and passes – i.e. a Defense Biometric Identification System cards or visitor passes
Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses, enhanced driver’s licenses, or nondriver’s identification cards issued by a state, territory, possession or the District of Columbia
U.S. or foreign passport or passport cards
Transportation Worker ID cards
Veteran’s Health ID cards
Federal personal identity verification cards
Non-federal PIV-interoperable cards
If a visitor does not have a Real ID, a combination of acceptable credentials can also be used. Alternate credentials include a passport or a Federal PIV card, or a combination of non-compliant driver's license and another identification card, such as a Transportation Worker's ID Card or Veteran Health ID Card.
To determine if your current driver's license is Real ID compliant, look for a star in the upper right-hand corner of your ID.
Visitors requesting access without a Real ID-compliant credentials or acceptable alternative will be denied unescorted access to DSCR. First-time visitors or those with questions about installation access should contact or visit the DSCR Visitors Center.
More information about Real IDs, including answers to frequently asked questions, are located at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
To learn about Real ID in Virginia, visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/real-id." ~ Defense Logistics Agency
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