Virginia residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane starting May 7 Time is running out to make sure your driver's license is Real ID-complaint. (Scripps News) ...

After years of delays and deadline extensions, the REAL ID requirement officially takes effect today, May 7. Travelers flying within the United States will now need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s ...

They elected to apply for Real ID, rather than typical Virginia driver’s licenses. Real ID is a type of identification the commonwealth began offering in October 2018.

After 20 years, it's finally time. Everyone flying in the U.S. will need a REAL ID, an Enhanced ID, a passport, or another form of accepted identification to fly domestically, beginning in May ...

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s been just over a month since the federal REAL ID deadline went into effect. However, officials at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport say confusion has not yet cleared up.

According to federal and state officials, 99% of Marylanders and 85% of Delawareans have received a REAL ID. Virginia trails behind with just 59% compliance.

That represents 59% of all active Virginia driver’s licenses and IDs. REAL ID legislation was enacted 20 years ago by the federal government, but its implementation has been postponed several times.