(NEXSTAR) — In less than a month, those looking to fly domestically in the U.S. will need a new form of identification: a REAL ID. But what if you don’t have a REAL ID by the May 7 deadline? First, ...

After years of delays, the REAL ID changeover has now taken place. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, places new regulations on the type of identification cards that will be accepted if a person wants ...

Several DMV offices will be open early but only for those applying for a Real ID. The TSA accepts other forms of identification if you want to travel domestically without a Real ID. Despite the ...

If you fly regularly, you’ve probably seen signs saying that the Real ID Act will soon go into full effect. When that happens, all domestic travelers using a driver’s license at TSA checkpoints will ...

It's often assumed the 2005 Real ID law was a result of the terrorist attacks of 2001 and the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government "set standards" for state-issued IDs. But ...

The REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel in the U.S. began on May 7. Initial reports from several major airports indicate smooth implementation with minimal passenger disruption. Most travelers ...