Officers at US airport security checkpoints will be looking for REAL IDs come Wednesday, when enforcement of the new documentation begins. But travelers who don’t have one will still be allowed ...

Proof of social security: A social security card or a W-2 form, SSA-1099 form, non-SSA-1099 form or pay stub showing legal name and all nine digits of the social security number.

Real ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top and require applicants to provide documents that prove their identity, Social Security number and lawful status in the U.S. Stock image of ...

The Transportation Security Administration is reminding flyers this week that, despite rumors on social media, Costco and other 'Membership-Club' cards don't count for screening.

REAL IDs resemble regular driver's licenses but require more documentation, like a valid Social Security number, more security screening and feature a golden star. Rules vary by state.

TSA warns that Costco cards are not acceptable forms of ID 00:45. Travelers who are headed to airports and hoping to use their Costco membership cards in place of Real IDs are out of luck.

However, people can use non-Real ID cards to drive, buy alcohol and vote. Originally instituted as a response to 9/11, these new IDs can be identified by the gold star in the top right corner.

REAL ID deadline is May 7. Without a REAL ID, you won’t be able to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings. Here’s what you need.

The Real ID Act became effective nationwide on May 11, 2008. Florida began issuing REAL ID-compliant credentials after Jan. 1, 2010. The new credentials have a star in the upper right corner of ...

The cards may look similar, but on a REAL ID, a gold star in the upper right-hand corner signifies it is federally issued. “It goes back to 2005, it was in the wake of 9/11.