Will my REAL ID replace my passport? Not exactly. What to know to fly

Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.
ABC7 San Francisco

REAL ID requirement goes into effect. Here's what you need to know

The deadline is here for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's federal requirement for REAL ID for domestic flights and entering federal facilities. Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act will be ...

Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...
Yahoo

Where to get a Real ID-compliant identification card by May 7 in Florida

The clock is ticking on the Real ID deadline, which is May 7. Travelers planning to fly domestically or access certain federal facilities will need to be Real ID-compliant to fly with their driver ...
Staten Island Advance

Here’s how to tell if you already have a REAL ID card

As of May 7, travelers need a REAL ID card in order to board a domestic flight within the United States and to enter certain federal buildings. But how can New York residents tell if they have a REAL ...