 Real ID requirements for most states went into effect earlier this month but Minnesotans can continue to use their current driver's licenses for boarding commercial airplanes and other federal purposes until October. The new rules went into effect on January 22nd but Minnesota received an extension until October 10th. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services vision are working to make real ID compliant driver's licenses before the October deadline. Minnesota is the last state to meet the stricter federal ID standards.