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Once a license holder has been approved, the Real ID logo shows up on any subsequent California license without the need to resubmit documents. What if I don’t have one on May 7? The new rule ...
(NEXSTAR) — The REAL ID enforcement deadline officially begins on Wednesday, May 7, meaning those without a compliant ID may have a more complicated time boarding flights, entering nuclear power ...
Beginning today, travelers will need a REAL ID or any of about a dozen alternative forms of identification to get through TSA security checkpoints in the United States—but the head of Homeland ...
Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification or other acceptable forms of ID will be required for domestic flights and entry to certain federal facilities. Acceptable alternative IDs ...
It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting today when the federal government ...
The nation’s long-awaited REAL ID requirement goes into effect Wednesday. That means anyone wishing to fly domestically will need a federally compliant state-issued identification card or a ...
Why do I need a Real ID? The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 as an added layer of security following the Twin Towers attack. It was originally supposed to start being enforced in 2008, but it was ...
If you have an upcoming flight in the U.S. and don’t have a REAL ID-compliant ID, you may find yourself grounded. Enforcement of the REAL ID requirement, which stems back to legislation passed ...
Real ID is a driver's license or state ID card marked with a star or other symbol depending on the state. In Georgia, just check for a black or gold star in the upper-right hand corner.
Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here ...
With REAL ID’s deadline approaching Wednesday, there are still swaths of the country where travelers could run into trouble trying to hit the skies for summer break. Although at least 12 states ...
Today is the day the federal government starts fully enforcing the REAL ID Act at airport security, and that has millions of Americans panicking, wondering if they need to rush to the MVC for an ...