As a result of the REAL ID Act, after May 7 of this year, possessing a REAL ID will be mandatory in order to fly domestically.

The Department of Homeland Security will require Americans carry a Real ID to travel domestically starting May 7, 2025.

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government “set ...

The REAL ID Act mandates federally approved IDs for flights by May 2025. It could pose challenges for married women with name ...

Originally, the law mandated the switch to REAL IDs by 2008, but that date has been pushed back year after year. Now the ...

The REAL ID Act requires anyone 18 or older to have a REAL ID or another federally issued photo ID to board commercial ...

It seems like a lifetime ago — back in 2005, as a response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Congress passed the Real ID Act. At the time, the idea was to have the program implemented by 2008, but ...

ALBANY — New Yorkers will need a REAL ID or enhanced driver's license, permit or nondriver identification card to travel by air within the U.S. beginning May 7. They can also use their ...

As the deadline approaches, here's a breakdown of where Illinois residents will be required to use Real IDs over basic driver's licenses.

Obtaining a REAL ID is optional. Non-REAL ID licenses will continue to be accepted for general identification purposes such as driving, purchasing alcohol or tobacco products, applying for federal ...