WASHINGTON – As many Americans across the nation are rushing to obtain their REAL ID license, some are choosing to opt out – by either using their valid passport as their preferred form of ID for ...

A seven month-long investigation accuses the biometric firm of providing misleading figures and subjecting unemployment seekers to "extraordinary wait times." reading time 7 minutes ID.me, the ...

Flexpa will use ID.me’s digital identity wallet to give Americans an interoperable way to securely and easily access and ...

It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting today when the federal government ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

In the digital age, ensuring secure access to government services is paramount. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has adopted Login.gov and ID.me as credential service providers to facilitate ...

Due to a security law passed 20 years ago, many Americans are now required to update their driver’s license or identification cards to become REAL ID-compliant — or they won’t be able to board U.S.

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Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification or other acceptable forms of ID will be required for domestic flights and entry to certain federal facilities. Acceptable alternative IDs include ...