The REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government enhance security standards for identification.

Real or Enhanced IDs are required for those over 18 who plan on flying domestically or entering a federal building that requires identification, unless they want to bring a valid U.S. passport.

Everything to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines and more. The deadline is here for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's federal requirement for Real ID for domestic flights and ...

Americans weigh REAL ID options as the May 7 deadline approaches. Some opt for passports over DMV visits, citing cost and convenience factors in their decision-making process.

With the Real ID enforcement deadline two months away, Americans are wondering if they still need to get the identification documents. TSA and DHS say yes. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This ...

The REAL ID deadline is May 7, and starting then, it's going to be harder to travel if you don't have the right documents at the airport. REAL ID is a new standard for state-issued identification ...

CLEAR is offering solutions for both existing and non-existing CLEAR members. Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. In order to fly domestically, all travelers over 18 will need a Real ...

For many across the country, the short answer is yes. Many states will continue to offer non-REAL ID forms of identification that can be obtained the next time someone needs to renew their ID.