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With Americans scrambling to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the required deadline, some states are getting creative in their appointment offerings.<\/p>\n

The REAL ID requirement will take effect on May 7, when Americans must have a new form of identification in order to\u00a0fly domestically.<\/a><\/p>\n

DMVs across the country are reportedly working to meet demand, with some implementing Saturday REAL ID events and extended appointment hours during the week.<\/p>\n

NEW JERSEY ADDS REAL ID ‘EMERGENCY’ APPOINTMENTS AS AIRLINES SHARE URGENT REMINDERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Daniel Velez, a spokesperson for TSA New England, told Fox News Digital that “81% of travelers at TSA checkpoints already have a REAL ID or another approved ID.”<\/p>\n

He added, “As the deadline approaches, state DMVs are making efforts to accommodate individuals seeking to obtain a REAL ID, and we fully expect the number of passengers getting REAL IDs to steadily increase.”<\/p>\n

The state of New York is offering an unusual way for people to obtain the new form of identification at mobile vans.<\/p>\n

At the annual New York International Auto Show<\/a>, held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, DMV staff will be on site processing upgrades through April 27.<\/p>\n

“We are once again pleased to offer our customers an opportunity to do their DMV transactions at the Auto Show,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder in a press release.<\/p>\n

LOOMING REAL ID DEADLINE CAUSES CHAOS AT DMVS AS CRITICS TAKE TO SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“While you are enjoying the show, you can also take a moment to apply for a REAL ID, so you\u2019re able to fly domestically<\/a> going forward,” he added.<\/p>\n

In Arkansas, revenue offices are opening their doors to people rushing to get REAL IDs.<\/p>\n

Chicago is offering a “REAL ID Supercenter” with walk-in services for “REAL ID customers only” open during weekdays, according to the Illinois Secretary of State\u2019s website.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the\u00a0state of New Jersey<\/a> has launched its “REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program,” which began on April 24.<\/p>\n

The emergency issuance program is “for qualified customers who need to board a domestic flight within 14 days for life-or-death reasons or for urgent travel plans and do not have an acceptable form of identification to clear TSA checkpoints,” according to a press release from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.<\/p>\n

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For all domestic travel, other forms of identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include\u00a0a valid U.S. passport\u00a0or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards, such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs;\u00a0permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards, according to the TSA.<\/p>\n

Airlines and airports<\/a> have issued public service announcements reminding travelers to get the new form of identification.<\/p>\n

At LaGuardia Airport in New York, airport workers<\/a> were seen on April 24 handing out fliers urging Americans to get their REAL IDs ahead of the deadline.<\/p>\n

Kentucky state senators have raised concerns about the rush to obtain the new IDs, requesting an extension to the deadline.<\/p>\n

Twenty-eight state senators have penned a letter to Homeland Security<\/a> Secretary Kristi Noem urging an extension of the May 7 deadline.<\/p>\n

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“Despite significant progress, Kentucky is simply not fully prepared for complete implementation … it has also resulted in limited appointment availability and long wait times at many regional offices across the state,” wrote the legislators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The REAL ID deadline has been delayed multiple times for similar reasons, and we believe another reasonable extension is warranted to ensure a smoother, more accessible rollout,” the letter added.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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