To know if you have a Real ID in Georgia, check your driver's license or state ID card for a gold or black star in the top right corner. This star indicates that your ID is Real ID-compliant, meeting federal security standards required for domestic air travel and access to certain federal facilities starting May 7, 2025
. Additional details:
- All permanent Georgia licenses issued after 2012 are Real ID-compliant and should have the star
- If your ID does not have the star, you do not have a Real ID and will need to visit a Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Customer Service Center with original or certified documents to apply for one
- You can still use a passport or other TSA-approved ID for travel if you do not have a Real ID
If you have multiple IDs, only one will have the Real ID star, but that one is considered your Real ID credential
. In summary, the easiest way to confirm is to look for the gold or black star in the upper right corner of your Georgia driver's license or ID card. If it is present, you have a Real ID
