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 ...

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 ...

Travelers will still be able to fly without a REAL ID, officials said this week, but they may face extra scrutiny at the airport. In Illinois, a last-minute surge in REAL ID-seekers left Secretary ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Real ID is a driver's license or state ID card marked with a star or other symbol depending on the state. In Georgia, just check for a black or gold star in the upper-right hand corner.

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 ...

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 ...

Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification or other acceptable forms of ID will be required for domestic flights and entry to certain federal facilities. Acceptable alternative IDs ...

Starting this week, air travelers will need to show a Real ID or approved alternatives to get through TSA. Without a Real ID, you could face travel delays or be denied from your flight.

Why do I need a Real ID? The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 as an added layer of security following the Twin Towers attack. It was originally supposed to start being enforced in 2008, but it was ...

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 ...