On March 1, 2007, the Department of Homeland Security released proposed regulations to implement the requirements of the REAL ID Act. States are required to comply with the REAL ID Act by May 11, 2008, but extensions until December 31, 2009 are available. The proposed regulations are currently in a 60-day public comment period.

• DHS Issues Proposal for States to Enhance Driver’s Licenses (Department of Homeland Security, press release, March 1, 2007)
• Cost and Privacy Concerns Cited In New Rules for Driver's Licenses (Washington Post, March 2, 2007)
• Federal Requirement for Tamper-Proof Licenses Will Raise Fees for Drivers by 2013 (New York Times, March 2, 2007)