The deadline for Americans to obtain a REAL ID card has been pushed back once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday. The new enforcement date is now May 3, 2023 Instead of October 1st of this year. Those without a REAL ID won't be able to use their licenses to board an airplane or walk in to a federal building.
REAL ID deadline pushed back to 2023 due to pandemic. See story here. https://abc7chicago.com/travel/real-id-deadline-pushed-back-to-2023-due-to-pandemic/10553271/