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  1. REAL ID
  2. Campaign Toolkits
  3. Social Media Toolkit

Social Media Toolkit

The “Be Your REAL ID Self” campaign offers a Social Media Toolkit with content that can be leveraged on social channels to drive awareness and action for REAL ID in advance of the May 7, 2025 enforcement deadline.

The Social Media Toolkit includes graphics (JPG), post copy and hashtags, and assets created for 3 audiences:

  • General public
  • Travelers
  • Federal and DOD facility visitors

Use these messages on social channels to educate and create awareness for REAL ID and the approaching May 7, 2025 deadline.

General Campaign Copy

Time for a #REALID check: the deadline ​to be #REALIDready is May 7, 2025. Upgrade yourself to a REAL ID today. Visit tsa.gov/real-id to find out how.​

#REALIDself #Check4theStar​

Travel Post Copy

Real adventure awaits those who are #REALIDready. Get your #REALID by May 7, 2025 to board domestic flights. Find out how at tsa.gov/real-id.​

#REALIDself #Check4theStar​

Federal Facility / DOD Post Copy

Find your path to #REALID readiness. Be your #REALIDself by May 7, 2025 to access certain federal facilities. Get your REAL ID today at tsa.gov/real-id.

#REALIDready #Check4theStar

Are you REAL ID Ready? Get yours by May 7, 2025. Man holding a driver's license in hand.
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When posting about the "Be Your REAL ID Self" campaign, one or all of the following hashtags can be leveraged:

  • #REALID
  • #REALIDself
  • #REALIDready
  • #Check4theStar

Post Copy

Real adventure awaits those who are #REALIDready. Get your #REALID by May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights. Find out how at tsa.gov/real-id.

X (formerly Twitter) / Facebook

Upgrade to REAL ID ASAP. Hand holding an Oklahoma driver license card.
Be Ready for Travel and adventure. Get you REAL ID. Hand holding a Illinos driver's license.

                                                                                                        

 

Learn About Acceptable Froms of ID. Your driver's license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID - or you'll need another acceptable form of identification. Don't wait. The Deadline is May 7, 2025. For a complete list of TSA acceptable identification, go to tsa.gov/id
Get Real with a REAL ID. Deadline May 7, 2025. Individual with a driver's license in hand
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Instagram/Facebook Stories

Are You Real ID Ready? Get your REAL ID by May 7, 2025. Find out how to get your REAL ID today at TSA.gov/REAL-ID. Person holding a driver's license in hand.
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Partners are welcome to tag DHS and TSA in posts:

DHS Social Media Handles

TSA Social Media Handles

Last Updated: 02/19/2025
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Be REAL ID Ready!

Deadline: May 7, 2025