Some critics, however, have claimed that REAL ID presents a risk to citizens’ privacy, while some on the left have claimed the additional documentation to obtain the card presents an undue ...

Everything to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines and more. The deadline is here for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's federal requirement for Real ID for domestic flights and ...

What if I'm flying without a Real ID? According to the TSA, 81% of travelers provide an acceptable ID at security checkpoints. But a CBS News data analysis in April found that at least 17 states ...

"On May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older must have a REAL ID-compliant ID, which is a state-issued driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or another acceptable ...

The REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government enhance security standards for identification.

Starting May 7, air travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, passport, or other acceptable identification for domestic flights. Travelers without a REAL ID may undergo an ...

Demand for Real ID appointments leads to long waits at DMV offices In less than a month, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter a federal ...

Americans weigh REAL ID options as the May 7 deadline approaches. Some opt for passports over DMV visits, citing cost and convenience factors in their decision-making process.

Real ID enforcement begins nationwide on Wednesday, May 7. Here's what to expect at airport security if you have a flight but not a Real ID.

With Americans scrambling to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the required deadline, some states are getting creative in their appointment offerings. The REAL ID requirement will take effect on May 7, whe… ...

No need to clear your schedule to book a Real ID appointment — there’s a way to travel without it. Starting tomorrow, May 7, US citizens must have a Real ID to fly on planes.