The REAL ID deadline is May 7. Once the deadline passes, if you do not have a REAL ID, you may need to provide another form of identification, like a U.S. passport or military ID, to board a plane ...

Here’s everything travelers will need to know about what the REAL ID is, who needs one, how it’s different from what’s already in your wallet, and what could happen if you don’t have it.

If you have Global Entry, a military ID, certain government IDs, ... “The passport card is something that fits in your wallet. It’s much more convenient, and it also protects your privacy.

NORFOLK, Va. — If you haven't applied for a REAL ID yet, the clock is ticking! The Transportation Safety Administration will begin to check for them on May 7, 2025. We've been getting a lot of ...

Travelers will be required to have updated identification by May 7. Here's a look at what REAL ID is, why it's happening now and how to get one before time runs out.

Technically, it’s not a requirement to update your state-issued driver's license to be compliant with Real ID. But if you don't, it might make your life more complicated.