Which state has the highest Real ID Issue Started?

Oregon has the highest Real ID Issue Started, at 2020, followed by Oklahoma (2020) and Florida (2019).

Which state has the lowest Real ID Issue Started?

South Dakota has the lowest Real ID Issue Started, at 2010.

What is the median Real ID Issue Started across US states?

The median is 2017 across the 51 US states with data.

Where does this real id compliant states data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Participating States and Eligible Digital IDs - US Department of Homeland Security; TSA Now Accepts Digital IDs From These 11 States - Forbes; Map out your path to REAL ID readiness by May 7, 2025 - Department of Homeland Security; Enhanced Drivers Licenses: What Are They? - Department of Homeland Security.

State rankings

Real ID Compliant States

Name: Real ID Compliant States
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Oregon has the highest Real ID Issue Started (2020), followed by Oklahoma (2020) and Florida (2019). South Dakota has the lowest (2010).

Law Politics & Government51 states · 6 metricsUpdated Jun 19, 2025Original page

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ShowingReal ID Issue StartedBetter directionWhether a higher or a lower value is better. A green arrow means higher is better, a red arrow means lower is better, and no arrow means neither.More in the glossary →

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

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Median

2017

Middle half 2014 – 2019

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2016

51 states

Highest

2020

Oregon

Lowest

2010

South Dakota

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Real ID Issue Started

#
1	Oregon	2020	Not for REAL ID Act
1	Oklahoma	2020	Not for REAL ID purposes.
3	Florida	2019	No standard licenses or ID cards are issued.
3	Pennsylvania	2019	Not for REAL ID purposes.
3	Illinois	2019	Federal limits apply.
3	New Jersey	2019	Not for REAL ID purposes.
3	Tennessee	2019	Not for REAL ID purposes.
3	Missouri	2019	Not for REAL ID purposes
3	Minnesota	2019	Not for federal identification.
3	Kentucky	2019	Not for REAL ID purposes.
3	Utah	2019	Not valid for identification (driving privilege only).
3	Maine	2019	Not for REAL ID purposes (before October 2019), Not intended for federal purposes (starting October 2019)
3	Montana	2019	Not for federal identification.
3	Alaska	2019	Federal limits apply
15	California	2018	Federal limits apply.
15	Ohio	2018	Not for federal identification. Note: Prior versions of Ohio credentials may have a gold star but are not REAL ID-compliant.
15	Virginia	2018	Federal limits apply.
15	Washington	2018	Federal limits apply (if issued on or after 07/01/2018).
15	Massachusetts	2018	Not for federal identification.
15	South Carolina	2018	Not for federal identification.
15	Mississippi	2018	—
15	Idaho	2018	Not for REAL ID purposes (if issued before 04/12/23), Not acceptable for REAL ID official purposes (if issued on or after 04/12/23)
15	Hawaii	2018	Not acceptable for official federal purposes.
15	Rhode Island	2018	Not for federal identification.
15	North Dakota	2018	Not for federal identification (if issued before 08/02/23), Not acceptable for REAL ID official purposes (if issued on or after 08/02/23)
26	New York	2017	Not for federal purposes.
26	North Carolina	2017	Not for federal identification (if issued before 06/01/24), Not for federal purposes (if issued on or after 06/01/24)
26	Kansas	2017	Not for federal identification.
26	New Hampshire	2017	Nor for federal identification.
30	Texas	2016	None will be issued.
30	Arizona	2016	Not for federal identification (if issued before 07/09/18), Not for federal ID (if issued from 07/09/18 to March 2023)+1
30	Maryland	2016	Not for federal identification.
30	Louisiana	2016	Not for federal identification.
30	Arkansas	2016	Not for federal identification (if issued before 07/09/18), Not for federal ID (if issued on or after 07/09/18)
30	New Mexico	2016	Not for federal purposes (red, in yellow bar) at top.
36	Wisconsin	2015	Not for federal purposes.
37	Nevada	2014	Not for federal official use (if issued before August 2021), Not for REAL ID purposes (if issued starting 2021)
37	District of Columbia	2014	Not valid for official federal purposes
37	Vermont	2014	Driver's privilege card.
37	Wyoming	2014	None will be issued
41	Colorado	2013	Not valid for federal identification, voting, or public benefit purposes.
41	Alabama	2013	Not for Federal Identification (if issued on or after 04/25/22)
41	Iowa	2013	No indicator
41	Nebraska	2013	No standard IDs issued.
41	West Virginia	2013	Not for federal identification.
46	Georgia	2012	No indicator
47	Michigan	2011	Not for federal identification.
47	Connecticut	2011	Not for federal identification.
49	Indiana	2010	No indicator (if issued before 05/20/19), Not for REAL ID purposes (if issued on or after 05/20/19)
49	Delaware	2010	Not for federal identification (if issued before 06/04/18), Not for federal ID (if issued on or after 06/04/18)
49	South Dakota	2010	No indicator (if issued before 2018), Not for federal identification (if issued 2018 or later)

What correlates with Real ID Issue Started?

Pearson r against 2,096 other state metrics sharing at least 31 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Real ID Issue Started tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State
r = +0.39 · moderate · n = 51
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Registered RepublicansRegistered Voters by Party
r = +0.37 · moderate · n = 31
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Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State
r = +0.34 · moderate · n = 49
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Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State
r = +0.34 · moderate · n = 51
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Minimum Age for Open CarryOpen Carry States
r = +0.33 · moderate · n = 46
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Total Registered VotersRegistered Voters by Party
r = +0.32 · moderate · n = 31
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Real ID Issue Started tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

Milk Production (lbs/head)Milk Production by State
r = −0.54 · strong · n = 33
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Jury Duty RateJury Duty Pay by State
r = −0.45 · moderate · n = 49
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Minimum Age for Poker RoomsGambling Age by State
r = −0.43 · moderate · n = 45
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Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State
r = −0.37 · moderate · n = 50
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Abandonment Period After NoticeAbandoned Property Laws by State
r = −0.35 · moderate · n = 34
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Regulatory Policy RankMost Libertarian StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.33 · moderate · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Real ID Issue Started?: Oregon has the highest Real ID Issue Started, at 2020, followed by Oklahoma (2020) and Florida (2019).
Which state has the lowest Real ID Issue Started?: South Dakota has the lowest Real ID Issue Started, at 2010.
What is the median Real ID Issue Started across US states?: The median is 2017 across the 51 US states with data.
Where does this real id compliant states data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Participating States and Eligible Digital IDs - US Department of Homeland Security; TSA Now Accepts Digital IDs From These 11 States - Forbes; Map out your path to REAL ID readiness by May 7, 2025 - Department of Homeland Security; Enhanced Drivers Licenses: What Are They? - Department of Homeland Security.