The deadline for REAL ID, May 7, is approaching fast, and if you're looking to getaway for a quick vacation, you'll need one to fly.But are there any alternative forms of identification allowed?

T he deadline for REAL ID, May 7, is approaching fast, and if you're looking to getaway for a quick vacation, you'll need one to fly.But are there any alternative forms of identification allowed ...

Wednesday, May 7 is the day REAL ID gets real. Are you ready? Read on for answers to frequently asked questions on the new identification, decades in the making, and what New Yorkers should know.

If you don’t have your REAL ID, here’s a full list of TSA-approved acceptable alternative IDs: State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) U.S. passport; ...

What if I'm flying without a Real ID? According to the TSA, 81% of travelers provide an acceptable ID at security checkpoints. But a CBS News data analysis in April found that at least 17 states ...

REAL ID enforcement at airports starts on May 7. Clint Henderson, travel editor at The Points Guy, has these three tips for travelers.

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 ...

Yes, you can apply for a REAL ID after the deadline passes. What to do if you haven't gotten a REAL ID by May 7 You can use your passport or one of several other accepted forms of identification ...