That may be more critical in states with low compliance with REAL ID requirements. In Illinois, compliance is below 50%, Max Walczyk, spokesperson for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, told CNN.

Scroll down to the bottom of the department's Real ID readiness hub and you'll find an interactive map of U.S. states and territories, automatically linking to the region's relevant office.

Can you fly without a REAL ID after May 7? REAL ID alternatives If you don't have time to get a REAL ID before your next flight, these are the TSA-approved acceptable alternatives: State-issued ...

But what is a real ID, and what do you need to get the upgraded form of identification? As of May 7, 2025, if anyone in America does not have this form of ID, they can’t fly domestically.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Today is May 7, and REAL ID requirements are now in effect nationwide. RELATED: Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After it became a requirement on May 7th for people to start presenting what is called a REAL ID to board domestic flights, West Virginia International Yeager Airport ...

Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act will be enforced by TSA agents for domestic flights at U.S. airports. Here are all the essential details you need to ensure your identification is up to date.

The Real ID requirements were established after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Enforcement of the new requirements was originally supposed to begin in 2008.

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Real ID requirements went into effect for travelers at airports around the country. Some travelers planned ahead for this day, like Joseph Rodriguez from San Diego, who ...