It will require states to begin issuing new federal licenses by December 11 , 2008 . States can request an extension to January 1 , 2010 . Those in noncompliant states will have to use them for ` ` federal purposes ''
Act will require states to begin issuing new federal licenses by May 11 , 2008 . States can request an extension to January 1 , 2010 . Those in noncompliant states will have to use passports for `` federal purposes ''