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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 ...
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Maine legislators and the Secretary of State make formal request to TSA, DHS to phase in Real ID implementation
The Secretary of State and members of the Maine legislature today announced that they have sent a letter to the ...
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 ...
REAL ID Act deadline May 7, are you prepared with the right identification?
Planning to travel soon, you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant identification or a Star Card to go through airport security or to ...
Can you get a REAL ID online? What to know as the May 7 deadline approaches
The prospect of getting a REAL ID online depends on what state you are in. Here's what to know as the May 7 enforcement ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Skip the REAL ID and the passport: This $65 card can get you through TSA in 2025
Most travelers don’t know about this cheaper, TSA-approved ID — but it could save you time, money and stress when new airport ...
Arlington Cemetery Visitors Will Need Real ID
People hoping to visit Arlington National Cemetery will soon contend with an added layer of bureaucracy as new REAL ID rules come into effect. Those driving into Arlington National Cemetery, the ...