Twenty years into the program, millions of Americans still don’t have the right ID to board a plane. If similar dysfunction ...

Join us as we discuss the long-awaited implementation of the REAL ID Act in the U.S. We cover the essentials you need to fly, the potential benefits of using your passport, and how new mobile IDs fit ...

Americans applying for their REAL IDs need to remain cautious of scams. The Better Business Bureau said that fake websites are conning people, claiming they can expedite their REAL IDs.

Unfortunately you are going to have to wait longer than what we want to see right now,” a DMV spokesperson said.

The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID ...

It's the realization of the Real ID Act, which was passed by Congress back in 2005. I would say that the kind of the driving challenge has been this harmonization question across all 50 states.

Also, you don’t need a REAL ID or EDL to travel if you already have a valid U.S. passport, Global Entry card, a U.S. Department of Defense ID, federally recognized, tribal-issued photo IDs, ...