Real ID

The Real ID enforcement date is here. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers must show a Real ID-compliant driver's license or an alternative approved document to board domestic flights in the U.S. If you missed the ... more

The final enforcement date for Real ID is approaching fast. Starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers must present a Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to board domestic flights and enter certain federal ... more

As May 7 approaches, travelers are asking whether they need a REAL ID. If you already have an enhanced driver’s license or a passport, you are set—both meet the REAL ID requirements for domestic air ... more

The digital transformation of driver’s licenses is picking up speed across the United States. More states now allow residents to store and use their official IDs through digital wallets like Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and ... more

The REAL ID enforcement date is May 7, 2025. Starting that day, the TSA will no longer accept non-compliant state-issued IDs for domestic air travel. If you show up at an airport without a REAL ... more

Starting May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing new federal ID rules at airport security checkpoints. If you plan to fly domestically, you’ll need a REAL ID or an accepted alternative ... more

The federal enforcement deadline for REAL ID is just weeks away. Starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. residents will need a REAL ID or federally accepted alternative to fly domestically or enter secure federal facilities ... more

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers flying within the United States must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to pass through TSA security checkpoints. The enforcement, years in the making, marks a significant shift in ... more

The federal enforcement deadline for REAL ID is set for May 7, 2025. After that date, you’ll need a REAL ID or equivalent to fly within the U.S. or enter certain federal facilities. Here's how ... more

The final deadline for REAL ID enforcement is approaching. Starting May 7, 2025, Americans must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to board domestic flights or enter certain federal ... more

Beginning May 7, travelers must present a REAL ID, enhanced driver’s license, or passport to fly within the U.S., according to the DMV. Without one of these, domestic air travel won’t be permitted. REAL IDs ... more

​As the May 7, 2025 deadline approaches, it's crucial to understand the REAL ID requirements specific to your state. After this date, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card will be necessary to board ... more

With less than a month until the Real ID deadline, Americans across the country are scrambling to book DMV appointments before new federal travel rules go into effect. What’s Happening: Real ID Becomes Mandatory for ... more

With a federal deadline for REAL ID fast approaching, New Yorkers must upgrade their driver’s licenses to fly domestically. Starting May 7, standard licenses won’t be accepted at airport checkpoints. Travelers must choose between a ... more

U.S. travelers have just over a month left to ensure they’re ready for a major change. Starting May 7, 2025, anyone over the age of 18 will need a REAL ID — or another TSA-approved ... more

The Real ID Act has caused confusion for many travelers wondering whether they need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to board domestic flights within the United States. If you already have a valid passport, do ... more

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights. REAL IDs, introduced after the 9/11 attacks, require proof of legal name, birth date, Social Security ... more

Residents in the state of New York have only six months to upgrade their driver's licenses to REAL IDs if they want to board flights. The deadline was extended due to the pandemic and is ... more

Starting on May 3, 2023 travelers looking to board a plane will need Enhanced licenses or REAL IDs in order to fly. This announcement comes from the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The Department of Homeland ... more