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

New Yorkers with an Enhanced ID or an Enhanced Driver’s License (showcasing an American flag on the front) do not need a REAL ID to board commercial airplanes. You can also use a U.S. passport, ...

Join us as we discuss the long-awaited implementation of the REAL ID Act in the U.S. We cover the essentials you need to fly, the potential benefits of using your passport, and how new mobile IDs fit ...

The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID ...

It's the realization of the Real ID Act, which was passed by Congress back in 2005. I would say that the kind of the driving challenge has been this harmonization question across all 50 states.

Also, you don’t need a REAL ID or EDL to travel if you already have a valid U.S. passport, Global Entry card, a U.S. Department of Defense ID, federally recognized, tribal-issued photo IDs, ...

Unfortunately you are going to have to wait longer than what we want to see right now,” a DMV spokesperson said.