I don't have a REAL ID–compliant driver's license and don't plan to get one. I figure if the federal government wants to implement internal passports in the U.S., which after 20 years of political and ...

After years of delays, the REAL ID changeover has now taken place. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, places new regulations on the type of identification cards that will be accepted if a person wants ...

(NEXSTAR) — The REAL ID enforcement deadline officially begins on Wednesday, May 7, meaning those without a compliant ID may have a more complicated time boarding flights, entering nuclear power ...

As of today, May 7, 2025, the long-awaited REAL ID requirement is officially in effect across the United States. After years of delays and mounting anticipation, travelers must now show a REAL ...

(NEXSTAR) – Whether or not your driver’s license or state identification card has one small feature on it could determine whether you’ll be asked to fork over $45 before your flight in 2026. Roughly ...

A plan for U.S. residents to have a REAL ID, which is a standardized federal ID that would replace more state specific driver's licenses and IDs, has been in the works since 2025. While the initial ...

REAL ID is not an actual piece of identification. It’s a federal law established in 2005 in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the purpose of setting national standards for enhanced security ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — The REAL ID enforcement deadline ...