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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

All Real ID documents, including driver's licenses, have a stamp on the right-hand corner to indicate that it is federally compliant. Without the stamp, the identification document fails to adhere ...

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