If you decide not to get a REAL ID, you can still pass through airport security with your driver’s license, passport and boarding pass, according to Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services. If you do not have a passport, you can find alternative accepted documentation at http://pipr.es/kz6RGfi.

Many Americans are rushing to get an updated driver’s license to ensure they’re still able to fly domestically after new federal rules go into effect on May 7. Here’s what you need to know.

As the enforcement deadline for Pennsylvania's Real ID program approaches, communities are encouraged to take advantage of special hours to receive their cards. PennDOT has announced they are hosting special "Real ID Days" at their Driver License Centers from 8:30 a.

After years of postponements, the deadline to show a security-enhanced Real ID at airport security checkpoints is now just weeks away. What to know.

Starting May 7, you will need a REAL ID, a compliant license, or passport to fly or enter federal buildings. Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama broke her silence on the speculation that she and husband Barack Obama are headed for divorce after 32 years of marriage.

The DMV in North Carolina and other states will continue to issue REAL IDs after May 7, when the federal government begins enforcing stricter identification standards.

REAL ID compliance "is one of the benefits of getting an enhanced ID," a Minnesota official tells Newsweek about the new ID rollout.

Technically, it’s not a requirement to update your state-issued driver's license to be compliant with Real ID. But if you don't, it might make your life more complicated.

Starting May 7, travelers will need a Real ID or approved alternative to get through airport security. Officials say about 40 percent of Minnesotans have a Real ID. They’re encouraging everyone to get the necessary travel documents ahead of the deadline.