A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

REAL ID requires proof of legal U.S. residency, barring undocumented immigrants from obtaining it. States can issue non-compliant IDs to those who don't meet REAL ID requirements, including ...

Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here ...

(NEXSTAR) — The REAL ID enforcement deadline officially begins on Wednesday, May 7, meaning those without a compliant ID may have a more complicated time boarding flights, entering nuclear power ...

Starting May 7, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or alternative acceptable identification is required for air travel and access to most federal facilities. REAL ID enhances security by ...

May 7 is the deadline to have a REAL ID if you intend to board a commercial plane. There are alternatives to a REAL ID, including having a passport. Here's how to tell if your Florida driver ...

Starting May 7, a Real ID-compliant form of identification will be required for domestic flights and entry into federal buildings. Other acceptable IDs include passports, passport cards ...

The federal government’s push to finally execute REAL ID travel requirements will take effect Wednesday, amid a push from some Republicans to crack down on voter registration to ensure that ...

The countdown is on. In just one day, Americans will no longer be able to travel with a standard driver's license as their ID. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, with a gold star showing in the ...

The Michigan Department of State advises the public to update to Real ID at their nearest Secretary of State office. Residents can book an appointment with the Department of State online.

It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting today when the federal government ...