The Real ID Act takes effect on May 7, and some Michigan travelers still need to make the switch. Here's what to know.

Michigan Secretary of State staff is meeting with travelers to explain the Real ID law and how to update a ID card.

Real ID will be required to fly in the U.S. or to enter some federal buildings starting May 7, 2025. Here's what to know before the deadline.

Michigan residents will want to make sure they have a star on their driver’s license or state ID by May of this year.

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.

In Florida, you can get a REAL ID-compliant card at a tax collector's office. State-issued Enhanced Driver's License. These are available only in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont ...

Two decades after the law was passed to require stricter federal requirements for issuing identification cards, the REAL ID Act will move onto its fourth and final phase of enforcement on May 7.

Starting May 7, 2025, a federally approved Real ID will be required for air travel within the U.S. Acceptable IDs include passports, passport cards ... your local Michigan Secretary of State ...

A valid Michigan driver's license; or A valid Michigan ID card (issued by the Secretary of State); or A valid driver's license from your state of residency; or A DNR Sportcard (issued by license ...