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

The deadline to obtain a Real ID is here after 20 years of delays. Starting on May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act will be enforced ...

It is a key part of the Real ID Act of 2005. Passed by Congress in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the act "establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and ...

Starting 7 May, US citizens and residents will no longer be able to use a standard driver's licence or state ID to board domestic flights. Instead, travellers will need to present a REAL ID, passport ...

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.

Only people with legal immigration status — including people who are noncitizens in the U.S. on green cards or student visas, for example — are eligible to receive Real ID cards. But other types of ...

The Real ID Act was originally passed in 2005, but its implementation was delayed and is now slated to take effect on Wednesday. However, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that ...

The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 as an added layer of security following the Twin Towers attack. It was originally supposed to start being enforced in 2008, but it was delayed several times until ...

The implementation of REAL ID coincides with the House’s passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act in April, which demands that states require in-person proof of citizenship from ...

After years of delays, the REAL ID deadline officially arrived, and travelers across the country are navigating new rules and last-minute surprises.

Starting Wednesday, May 7, standard IDs will make going through airport security a bigger hassle. The TSA recommends getting to the airport earlier than usual.

If you don't have REAL ID-compliant identification by Wednesday, you may not be able to fly. Here's how to tell and what to ...