Chances are you’ve heard about the Real ID — maybe you already have one. The gist is that starting May 7, 2025, every U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security will require Americans carry a Real ID to travel domestically starting May 7, 2025.

Have you gotten your Real ID yet? Here's when you'll need to have it before you hop on a plane. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has appeared in The New ...

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government “set ...

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding Oregonians that the deadline for the federal REAL ID is fast ...

As the deadline approaches, here's a breakdown of where Illinois residents will be required to use Real IDs over basic driver ...

After several extensions and nearly 20 years after the concept was introduced, the REAL ID requirement will be "fully enforced" to board domestic air travel and to enter certain federal facilities.

Does your license have a star or flag on it? If not, you need to get your REAL ID-compliant driver's license while there is still time. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles joined the ...

To apply for a Real ID in Illinois you'll need the following items, according to the Illinois Secretary of State's office: ...

Here’s what you need to know about Real IDs and travel starting May 7. A Real ID is a federally approved, state-issued driver's license or ID card that meets minimum security standards.

the deadline for REAL ID is May 7. PennDOT says you'll need a REAL ID or another acceptable alternative approved by the TSA, like a passport, to board domestic flights or enter certain federal ...