The REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government enhance security standards for identification.

Real or Enhanced IDs are required for those over 18 who plan on flying domestically or entering a federal building that requires identification, unless they want to bring a valid U.S. passport.

With the REAL ID deadline of May 7 looming, many Americans are choosing to go with passports instead or waiting for their license renewal. Money concerns plus convenience are playing key roles.

Everything to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines and more. The deadline is here for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's federal requirement for Real ID for domestic flights and ...

Starting May 7, air travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, passport, or other acceptable identification for domestic flights. Travelers without a REAL ID may undergo an ...

With the Real ID enforcement deadline two months away, Americans are wondering if they still need to get the identification documents. TSA and DHS say yes.

Some critics, however, have claimed that REAL ID presents a risk to citizens’ privacy, while some on the left have claimed the additional documentation to obtain the card presents an undue ...

CLEAR is offering solutions for both existing and non-existing CLEAR members. Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images In order to fly domestically, all travelers over 18 will need a Real ...