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 ...

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.

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.

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

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’s also only relevant for American travelers ages 18 and older. “Travelers under 18 don’t need to provide identification when traveling with a companion, which will not change under the Real ID Act, ...

In Ohio, the Real ID cards cost the same as standard driver's licenses and ID cards − $24.50 for a four-year license, or $48 for an eight-year card. Do children need a Real ID to fly?