When the REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005, it enacted a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that the government set security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs.

The REAL ID deadline is getting real close, but that’s fine, because it’s not a deadline per se. May 7 marks the implementation date for the REAL ID Act, meaning that from then on, anyone 18 ...

The REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government enhance security standards for identification.

When the REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005, it enacted a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that the government set security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs.

Travelers will be required to have updated identification by May 7. Here's a look at what REAL ID is, why it's happening now and how to get one before time runs out.

It was established by the Real ID Act in 2005 to enhance security standards after 9/11. Over the years, several states have started to roll out Real ID-compliant driver's licenses.

As of May 7, a Real ID-compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options like a passport or enhanced driver's license.

TSA agents are reportedly flagging one kind of Real ID-compliant identification, leaving some passengers scrambling to show another form before flying.

The agency said they have a backlog of 62,226 applications across the board, and 23,749 of them are for a REAL ID.