With so many changes across the government in recent weeks, including thousands of federal workforce layoffs, some Americans are wondering if they will have to get a Real ID in two months.

The Real ID is a federally compliant license, learner permit or nondriver ID card issued by state driver's license agencies. You can tell if a state-issued license or ID card is a Real ID if it ...

A Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card is required to travel on domestic flights starting May 7, 2025, unless you have another acceptable document such as a passport.

Contrary to some misconceptions, REAL ID does not create a national ID card or a centralized federal database. Each state continues to issue its own unique licenses, maintaining control over their ...

ID card or alternative ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration to board flights in the U.S. or go into particular federal buildings. Since May 7 is today or has already passed ...

Other forms of identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs ...

The REAL ID deadline is getting real close, but that’s fine, because it’s not a deadline per se. May 7 marks the implementation date for the REAL ID Act, meaning that from then on, anyone 18 ...

Real ID compliant cards feature a gold star in the upper right corner of the card. While those who don't have a compliant card, it will say "NOT FOR FEDERAL ID" in the upper right corner.

A Real ID is an ID card or driver's license required to travel by plane. The IDs, which are federally compliant licenses, include a star in a gold circle or part of the state of Michigan.

A Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card is required to travel on domestic flights starting May 7, 2025, unless you have another acceptable document such as a passport.