REAL ID Requirements

Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who are authorized to drive onto Arlington National Cemetery should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security checkpoint.

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Vehicle access within Arlington National Cemetery restricted on Sat., Jan. 26 until 1 p.m. -- Impacts those with family passes

1/25/2013
This Saturday, Jan. 26, there will be no vehicular access to the cemetery except through the gate to the parking garage until after the wreath cleanup at approximately 1 p.m. for Wreaths Across America cleanup.

Family members with valid entry passes will enter the cemetery through the Welcome Center parking lot. Parking will be in designated areas only. Handicapped parking will be available in the Administrative Building parking lot. Those with valid entry passes will not be able to drive to specific gravesites until 1 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.