Real ID is more about standardization of the minimum bar than a specific new improvement. What the actual changes are from before depends on the state/territory

Real ID is more about standardization of the minimum bar than a specific new improvement. What the actual changes are from before depends on the state/territory you look at and what they used to do. You can read about the specific checks required here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_ID_Act#Provisions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_ID_Act#Provisions