The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 20, 2013 a phased enforcement plan for the REAL ID Act (the Act), as passed by Congress, that will implement the Act in a measured, fair, and responsible way.

Noncompliant States/Territories

• Am.Samoa
• Minnesota+

+ Federal officials may continue to accept Enhanced Driver’s Licenses from these states.

Compliant/Extension States/Territories

The following states/territories are compliant with the REAL ID Act:

• Alabama
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• DC
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• Ohio
• S. Dakota
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

The following states/territories have an extension, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses from these states until October 10, 2016:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Idaho
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Montana
• New Jersey
• New York
• N. Carolina
• N. Dakota
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• S. Carolina
• Texas
• Virginia

The following states/territories have an extension, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses from these states, until June 1, 2016.

• New Hampshire

The following states/territories are under review for an extension renewal, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses from these states, until at least January 10, 2016 under a grace period.

• Guam
• N. Marianas
• Puerto Rico
• Virgin Islands

The following states/territories have not received an extension for 2016 and will be subject to enforcement for accessing most Federal facilities, nuclear power plants and military bases beginning Jan. 10, 2016.

• Illinois
• Missouri
• New Mexico
• Washington