Real ID

Concerned your Social Security number might show when a store scans your REAL ID? Don’t worry—it doesn’t, according to the New York State DMV. Officials say scans only verify the license’s authenticity and reveal basic ... more

The REAL ID law officially took effect Wednesday, and travelers without a compliant ID could face issues at airport security. Adults over 18 now need a REAL ID, enhanced ID, or passport to board domestic ... more

New York adults must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative by May 7 to board domestic flights, according to the Department of Homeland Security. However, the new federal security rules do not apply to ... more

As of today the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires all U.S. travelers aged 18 and older to present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. This long-anticipated ... more

With the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline approaching, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for additional Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff at New York’s busiest airports. Travelers who do not have a compliant ID by May ... more

Americans without a REAL ID-compliant license could face major travel hurdles after May 7, according to officials. The long-postponed requirement will finally take effect, mandating compliant IDs for domestic flights and access to federal facilities ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy more Transportation Security Officers at New York’s busiest airports ahead of the May 7, 2025, REAL ID enforcement deadline. Starting May 7, ... more

The final deadline for REAL ID enforcement is just days away, after years of extensions. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers must present a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card to board domestic flights in the ... more

With the May 7 REAL ID deadline approaching, travelers without one still have alternatives to fly. TSA-approved IDs include passports, Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, and trusted traveler cards like Global Entry. Other acceptable forms include Department ... more

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