I don't have a REAL ID–compliant driver's license and don't plan to get one. I figure if the federal government wants to implement internal passports in the U.S., which after 20 years of political and ...

As of today, REAL ID is fully in effect for federal purposes, the May 7, 2025 deadline has passed, and the stakes around ...

(NEXSTAR) – Whether or not your driver’s license or state identification card has one small feature on it could determine whether you’ll be asked to fork over $45 before your flight in 2026. Roughly ...

With over 45 million travelers screened by the Transportation Security Administration this holiday season, many may have learned firsthand what a REAL ID is and isn't. Passed by Congress in 2005 and ...

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ID-compliant documentation. The requirement stems from the 2005 Real ID Act that ...

Privacy advocates express concerns about potential data sharing and tracking across states. Opponents argue REAL ID creates a de facto national identification system ...

There are many acceptable substitutes for a Real ID at the airport — a passport, permanent resident card, enhanced driver's license, etc. A Costco card is not one of them. Last week, the ...

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 ...

Many people across the nation are clamoring to replace their driver’s license and state IDs with the Real ID-compliant cards now required for U.S. domestic flights. As of May 7, all U.S. citizens over ...

Real ID is a federally approved form of identification required for domestic flights and access to federal facilities. To obtain a Real ID, individuals need to provide documentation such as a birth ...

Aliza Chasan is a Digital Content Producer for "60 Minutes" and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Aliza ...