Twenty years into the program, millions of Americans still don’t have the right ID to board a plane. If similar dysfunction ...

When the REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005, it enacted a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that the government set security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs.

The REAL ID Act will be federally enforced beginning on May 7. Do you need to make the change? The REAL ID Act, originally ...

The Real ID is a product of the Real ID Act of 2005, passed in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, mandating that travelers use a new, federally compliant form of ID, not only to board flights but also to ...

Americans applying for their REAL IDs need to remain cautious of scams. The Better Business Bureau said that fake websites are conning people, claiming they can expedite their REAL IDs.

Starting Wednesday, May 7, standard IDs will make going through airport security a bigger hassle. The TSA recommends getting to the airport earlier than usual.

The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission. Implementation has been delayed several times since then. Chicago Tribune’s Talia Soglin contributed.

Starting on May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act will be enforced by TSA agents at U.S. airports for anyone flying domestically. As lines wrap around the block at DMVs around the country from the rush to ...

The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, took effect on Wednesday morning as uncertainty mounts about whether Americans can still travel domestically, even without a compliant ID. Department of ...

Jared Polis said in the release. The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office said in early March it was fully compliant with the REAL ID Act. The local DMV has issued REAL ID-compliant ...

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 your wallet before heading to the airport.

If you didn't get a REAL ID before the May 7 deadline, you aren't alone. Though it's not required, officials say why you should still get one.