REAL ID requires proof of legal U.S. residency, barring undocumented immigrants from obtaining it. States can issue non-compliant IDs to those who don't meet REAL ID requirements, including ...

Beginning today, travelers will need a REAL ID or any of about a dozen alternative forms of identification to get through TSA security checkpoints in the United States—but the head of Homeland ...

THERE. MEANWHILE, THE REAL ID ENFORCEMENT IT GOES INTO EFFECT TOMORROW AND NOW WE’RE GETTING THE FACTS ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SET TO MISS THE DEADLINE. BUT IF YOU HAVE TRAVEL ...

American Airlines is partnering with the TSA on a fast new biometric screening process at major U.S. airports.

The federal government’s push to finally execute REAL ID travel requirements will take effect Wednesday, amid a push from some Republicans to crack down on voter registration to ensure that ...

The countdown is on. In just one day, Americans will no longer be able to travel with a standard driver's license as their ID. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, with a gold star showing in the ...

Starting May 7, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or alternative acceptable identification is required for air travel and access to most federal facilities. REAL ID enhances security by ...

It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting today when the federal government ...

(NEXSTAR) — After several delays, the REAL ID enforcement deadline is here. Starting Wednesday, you’ll need a compliant identification card to board a domestic flight and enter certain federal ...

Real ID enforcement for domestic air travel begins May 7, 2025. Travelers without a Real ID can still fly using alternative identification, such as a passport. Those without a Real ID may face ...

This change is twenty years in the making. Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005, establishing federal security standards for state-issued IDs. It came at the recommendation of the 9/11 ...

Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here ...