The Real ID deadline is really here this year. Here's what you need to know if you plan on traveling this summer or beyond.
The deadline for states to comply with REAL ID requirements for driver's licenses and ID cards is quickly approaching.
Though not mandatory, Real IDs are designed to help prevent fraudulent identification, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Applicants need to complete these steps to get a California Real ID from the DMV, according to the agency’s website: Submit a document that confirms your identity, such as a U.S. passport or birth ...
The federal Real ID Act will take effect May 7, meaning a standard state-issued driver's license or identification card will ...
The TSA will finally begin enforcing Real ID rules for travelers flying domestically after years of delay. Is your driver's ...
A major Real ID deadline is set to finally arrive this year after several delays. The May 2025 Real ID deadline remains in place as of January, though the deadline has repeatedly been delayed due to ...
The Real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005, essentially establishing minimum security standards for license issuance.
A Real ID will be enforced on May 7, 2025. This means, starting May 7, a Real ID or other federally approved identification, ...