Here’s why the Department of Homeland Security says a Real ID is necessary and how you can get one by the May 2025 deadline.

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.

In less than three months, every adult traveling via air will be required to provide a REAL ID -compliant driver’s license or ID card (or a valid passport or passport card) to board commercial planes ...

Texas residents need a REAL ID by May 7 to fly or access federal facilities. Learn how to get yours before the deadline.

Residents have until May 6 to become Real ID compliant or they won't be able to take domestic airline lights. The federal ...

Wisconsin voters need some form of identification to vote at the polls, with the Wisconsin driver's license or ID card being the most common ...

New Yorkers will need a REAL ID or enhanced driver's license, permit or nondriver identification card to travel by air within ...

After May 6, standard ID will no longer be accepted as identification to fly within ... provide proof of your Social Security Number, such as your SS card, a pay stub with the full Social Security ...

Although the number has increased year over year, well over 8 million California drivers still have not obtained a Real ID.