The implementation of the REAL ID Act continues to progress across the United States, with a significant milestone approaching as the full enforcement deadline nears. Currently, only 56 percent of ...

As of May 7, a Real ID compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options such as a passport or ...

Trump administration’s move to make the Real ID mandatory raises questions about how it will affect noncitizens.

Also, you don’t need a REAL ID or EDL to travel if you already have a valid U.S. passport, Global Entry card, a U.S.

The REAL ID Act, enacted following the September 11 terrorist attacks, established minimum security standards for state-issued identification documents. The legislation aims to enhance document ...

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ID-compliant documentation. The requirement stems from the 2005 Real ID Act that ...

There are people who still need to upgrade to a REAL ID for upcoming travel—and where there is urgency, there is opportunity ...

As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID-compliant license or another accepted form of identification, like a passport, to board federally regulated commercial aircraft and access certain federal ...

Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Republicans are continuing to iron out their "big, beautiful bill" that includes Trump's sweeping ...

...every traveler 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, ...

Standard ID cards, which are still valid for all other purposes outside of domestic flights and entering federal buildings, ...

If you aren’t sure whether your driver’s license or state ID has a gold star in a circle, you might want to double- check ...