Travelers will be required to have updated identification by May 7. Here's a look at what REAL ID is, why it's happening now ...

Key Takeaways The REAL ID Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005 and expected to be implemented in 2008.

Are you Real ID-ready yet? The deadline to get your identification documents in order and become Real ID-compliant is about a ...

Travelers wanting to use state-issued ID must be Real ID compliant by May 7 or they may not be able to board their flight.

May 7, 2025 is the final deadline for U.S. air travelers to comply with the REAL ID Act. The Transportation Security ...

REAL ID is a federal security credential added to state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards, marked by a gold ...

Starting May 7, domestic travelers must present a Real ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative to pass ...

Worried you can't get a REAL ID in time for the May 7 deadline? You can still board a plane if you have one of these others ...

With 22 days until the deadline as of Monday, that’s created a run on Real ID appointments at state Motor Vehicle Commission ...

The May 7, 2025, deadline for obtaining a Real ID is rapidly approaching and it will impact millions of Americans.

If you have a domestic flight planned, a REAL ID is recommended. They cannot be used to cross into Mexico or Canada, and you ...

Starting May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards that comply with the REAL ID requirements will ...