Obtaining a REAL ID is optional. Non-REAL ID licenses will continue to be accepted for general identification purposes such as driving, purchasing alcohol or tobacco products, applying for federal ...

The REAL ID Act requires anyone 18 or older to have a REAL ID or another federally issued photo ID to board commercial ...

Beginning May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need to have a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States or ...

Texas residents need a REAL ID by May 7 to fly or access federal facilities. Learn how to get yours before the deadline.

The Department of Homeland Security will require Americans carry a Real ID to travel domestically starting May 7, 2025.

After a series of delays, the TSA says you really have to get your Real ID by May 7. Why it matters: As of that date, Real IDs or valid passports will be required for domestic travel and entry into ...

It seems like a lifetime ago — back in 2005, as a response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Congress passed the Real ID Act. At the time, the idea was to have the program implemented by 2008, but ...

It seems like a lifetime ago — back in 2005, as a response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Congress passed the Real ID Act. At the time, the idea was to have the program implemented by 2008, but ...

It seems like a lifetime ago — back in 2005, as a response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Congress passed the Real ID Act. At the time, the idea was to have the program implemented by 2008, but ...

As the deadline approaches, here's a breakdown of where Illinois residents will be required to use Real IDs over basic driver's licenses.

In order to fly, you will be required to show TSA a Real ID. Here's what Real ID is, the official deadline, and more that you ...

Your Washington driver's license isn't going to get you through TSA after May 7 -- the day the Real ID Act goes into effect.