Gov. Sherrill highlights REAL ID progress, but demand still outpaces access

By: By Miniya Malone and Devon Williams

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 482

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill boasted about recent improvements to New Jersey REAL ID accessibility Thursday, acknowledging there is still work to do, in a press conference at the Motor Vehicle Commission office in Trenton.

The REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005, set federally standardized requirements for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards. The act went into full effect nationwide on May 7, 2025, and prohibits all U.S. travelers from …

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