As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID-compliant license or another accepted form of identification, like a passport, to board federally regulated commercial aircraft and access certain federal ...

With the long-delayed REAL ID deadline now days away, critics warn the law could open the door to expanded government surveillance and data-sharing.

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the Springfield Flagship Center on Wednesday, a state-of-the-art facility aimed ...

Wednesday marks the first day U.S. travelers flying domestically will be required to show a Real ID at airports.

After an uneven rollout that left many scrambling for Department of Motor Vehicles appointments ahead of the long-anticipated ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Springfield to decry Illinois’ policies that limit state and local law ...

After years of delays, the REAL ID deadline officially arrived, and travelers across the country are navigating new rules and ...

Real ID requirement officially begins today, after 20 years of delays. Travelers without star-marked identification face ...

The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in ...

The Real ID application process (and required documents) vary by state. Federal agencies recommend individuals visit the DMV ...

The Real ID deadline is here. Here's how to get Real ID, what Real ID looks like, how it compares to an enhanced ID, Real ID ...