The long-awaited REAL ID deadline will be here in just five days.

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 ...

If you still haven’t made a trip to the DMV for your REAL ID, time is running out. Your domestic air travel could be delayed ...

The REAL ID Act sets security standards for state-issued IDs, not creating a national ID or federal database. Learn what this ...

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.

Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its ...

With REAL ID enforcement set to kick in on May 7, some grassroots organizers worry that the requirement to obtain an upgraded ...

Rebecca Castillo is a video creator and special projects lead for Los Angeles Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore ...

If you've been putting off getting a Real ID, it's time to face the line or think about what alternatives you could use in ...

Beginning May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID or another acceptable identification to get through airport security in the United States.

“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 ...

REAL ID compliance has varied by state. Federal agencies warn that delays at airports for security protocols and identification checks could be commonplace.