The US president claimed voter ID would be needed to vote in the November midterm elections, "whether approved by Congress or not." A contentious bill passed by the House this week is unlikely to make ...

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

When the REAL ID enforcement rolled out in 2025 (after multiple extensions), many Americans faced new hurdles: a standard driver's license no longer sufficed for domestic air travel or access to ...

It’s official: The REAL ID is really here. The new federal identification, also written as “Real ID” (REAL is not an acronym), is now required for any adults 18 or older flying within the United ...

Sometimes life can get in the way of important deadlines or sweeping changes in laws when traveling. Most people get their driver's license and only go to the RMV every five years to get it renewed, ...

If you live in the United States, you’ve probably heard by now that there’s a mad dash to get a real ID. But what is a real ID, and what do you need to get the upgraded form of identification? As of ...

The Real ID deadline is May 7, 2025. If you don't have a Real ID, you will still be able to travel within the U.S. with a passport or passport card. Florida began issuing Real ID-compliant cards in ...

Check if your ID qualifies before you travel. Money, Getty Images The Real ID deadline has officially arrived. Starting today, you’ll need a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card to board a ...

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. But with DMVs across the ...

The TSA has "appropriate flexibility" to enforce REAL IDs for up to two years. Passengers without REAL IDs may still be able to fly with another approved document. The REAL ID deadline is Wednesday, ...