REAL ID is a type of identification that meets stricter federal security standards. It was created in response to the 9/11 attacks and has faced multiple delays over the past two decades.

If you procrastinated and didn’t get a REAL ID-compliant license before the May 7 deadline, don’t panic. You can still use your passport or other approved documents to get through ...

The Real ID requirement goes into effect today (Wednesday May 7, 2025). The deadline has been 20 years in the making, and its implementation today could cause some headaches—or at least some ...

As of May 7, the federal government now requires those boarding domestic flights to carry a driver’s license or other identification card that is Real ID compliant.

Starting May 7 of this year, people 18 and older will have to have a REAL ID driver's license, ID card or alternative ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration to board flights in ...

From Feb. 23 to May 17, the Michigan Secretary of State said, workers issued 202,571 real ID-compliant driver’s licenses or state IDs to Michiganders. The week of May 4 was the busiest of the ...

May 7 brought a new rule to U.S. airports—but not everyone made it through security. Here’s what happens now if your ID doesn’t have the right symbol in the corner.

Real ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top and require applicants to provide documents that prove their identity, Social Security number and lawful status in the U.S.

When a customer gets their first REAL ID, they will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus the applicable renewal fee (the current renewal fee is $39.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license ...

Starting May 7 of this year, people 18 and older will have to have a REAL ID driver's license, ID card or alternative ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration to board flights in ...