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Changes are coming to the way TSA conducts its screenings at airports soon.

Your standard, Kentucky driver's license will be enough.

Here's more about the real ID why you need it and how soon.

>> If you've ever flown on a commercial airplane, he's been through the TSA screening process, removing your shoes emptying your pockets and sending your bags through the scanners.

Starting in about 6 months, TSA will require all air travelers to use a real ID at check-in.

The real ID is a specific type of driver's license.

The state issues that meets federal identification requirements.

>> Today, state transportation officials urge Kentuckians to get the real ID sooner rather than later.

>> 32% of Kentucky ID holders are already ahead of the curve by securing their real ID driver's license or ID card before the 5/7/2025 Federal Enforcement date.

Today in Kentucky.

We have.

About 3.3 million drivers.

Just over a million are holding the real ID form of real ID allows.

Our citizens to hop on a plane and fly throughout the country and beyond.

We know that some of you never planned to fly.

What emergencies happen.

Circumstances change and all we can do is be prepared.

Having the option to fly can make a world of difference.

When you're operating in a crisis or on short notice.

I think people sometimes think that they just need that idea if they're flying internationally.

>> That's not true.

They needed to fly to Florida and other domestic locations as well.

So please, everyone, please take advantage of this time and upgrade your driver's license to make it a real ID.

And that will help you continue to come through the convenience of flying through airport likely grass.

>> Secretary Gray reminded Kentuckians how they can apply for the Real ID.

>> To make things easier we have in the commonwealth through the transportation cabinet.

We have 33 driver licensing regional offices.

They're available to Kentucky INS schedule an appointment and a place for their real ID.

The driver's license or an ID card in one several visit.

A real ID version of your driver's license can be purchased with a 4 year lifespan for just $24 or a year for $48.

For Kentucky edition.

I'm Clayton Dalton.

>> Thank you, Clayton.

Other federal forms of identification like a passport or permanent resident card will still be accepted for a TSA screening after the Real ID deadline kicks in for more information on getting your real ID go online to Real ID K Y dot com.