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.
Politifact

Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know

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 ...
The Florida Times-Union

What if you can't get Florida REAL ID before May 7 deadline? Here's what you should know

The deadline to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID card is May 7 if you plan to fly on a commercial airline. Can't get one in time? Here are alternatives you can use. Without a REAL ...
KRON4 News

REAL ID deadline is less than a year out: How to get one in California

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The day some thought might never come is right around the corner: The deadline to swap a normal drivers’ license or identification card out with a REAL ID is just over six ...
WLWT

REAL ID enforcement begins May 7. Here’s what it is and how to obtain one

REAL ID enforcement in the United States is just two days away and many people still have questions regarding the process.Beginning on May 7, travelers will need to present a REAL ID to board domestic ...