Traveling without a REAL ID -compliant document will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced significant changes to its policy on acceptable identity documents for SSN applications. This week marks the beginning of a new era in identity ...

In the evolving world of identity verification, few terms are as widely used or as broadly misunderstood as digital ID. For some, it means a secure login for accessing public services. For others, ...

After years of delay, the deadline for Real ID is fast approaching. Starting May 7, upgraded driver's licenses or ID cards — created post-9/11 to boost security standards — or another acceptable form ...

A sample Real ID license, shown here, has a gold star in the right corner. Real ID requirements will take effect in the United States in just under two months, changing the flying process. Despite the ...

WASHINGTON — There are only a few weeks left to upgrade your license or state-level ID to be REAL ID compliant. Starting May 7, 2025, state-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be accepted ...

The countdown is on. In just one day, Americans will no longer be able to travel with a standard driver's license as their ID. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, with a gold star showing in the upper ...

Starting May 7, New Yorkers over the age of 18 will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. If you have any domestic flights booked for the summer, or plan on ...