The Real ID requirement goes into effect today (Wednesday May 7, 2025). The deadline has been 20 years in the making, and its implementation today could cause some headaches—or at least some confusion ...

The TSA has "appropriate flexibility" to enforce REAL IDs for up to two years. Passengers without REAL IDs may still be able to fly with another approved document. The REAL ID deadline is May 7. REAL ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Since early May, passengers age 18 and older have been required to present a REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights. If you haven't obtained a REAL ID or a compliant identification ...

After years of delays, REAL ID requirements have started. So you may be looking at your driver's license, trying to determine if you need to schedule an appointment with the Iowa DOT. In recent weeks, ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.