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TSA won't accept your temporary paper ID as REAL ID. What to bring on your flight instead
Passengers who do not have a TSA-acceptable form of identification can experience delays, additional screening, and possibly ...
Without REAL ID by May 7, Black Travelers Could Miss Flights or Face Delays
With REAL ID enforcement set to kick in on May 7, some grassroots organizers worry that the requirement to obtain an upgraded ...
Real ID for air travel in the U.S. takes effect next month. What you need to know
Starting May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards that comply with the REAL ID requirements will be accepted at TSA checkpoints and for official federal government purposes ...
When does Real ID go into effect? Everything Arizonans must know about the deadline
The Real ID deadline is near. Here are the requirements for an Arizona Travel ID, how to know if you have a Real ID and what ...
Still need a California Real ID? Why the DMV is telling some people not to apply
“If you already have a current U.S. passport or don’t need to fly within the U.S. in the next few months, you can wait to get ...
The REAL ID deadline is one week away. Here’s what TSA wants you to know
If you still haven’t made a trip to the DMV for your REAL ID, time is running out. Your domestic air travel could be delayed ...
The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005
Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its ...
Can you get a REAL ID online in California? What to know as May 7 deadline approaches
The prospect of getting a REAL ID online depends on what state you are in. Here's what Californians should know as the May 7 ...
REAL ID: When does it go into effect? See deadlines, what you need to get one in Oklahoma
The REAL ID initiative has been in place since 2005, but was largely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  ...
It's less than a week to the Real ID deadline. What you need to know in Memphis, Shelby Co.
If you've been putting off getting a Real ID, it's time to face the line or think about what alternatives you could use in ...
As REAL ID deadline nears, tell us if you’re set or waiting to get yours
Twenty years in the making, the 2005 REAL ID Act is finally going into effect on May 7. We want to hear about your experience trying to get your ID in time or why you might be waiting.