Colorado is REAL ID Ready
Over 96% of Credentials REAL ID Compliant Ahead of Federal Deadline
DENVER— Wednesday, May 7, 2025— As the federal REAL ID deadline takes effect, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are proud to announce that the state is more than ready, with 96% of all driver licenses and identification cards (IDs) issued in Colorado being REAL ID-compliant — one of the highest rates in the country.