Long Island residents were scrambling Monday to get a REAL ID, or an Enhanced license, permit, or nondriver ID card.

NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, ...

The deadline to be Real ID compliant for air travel or to enter certain federal buildings is Wednesday, May 7.

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, has seen multiple deadline extensions over the years. However, the May 7, 2025, deadline stands firm: ...

REAL ID deadline is finally here, and starting May 7, travelers across the U.S. will need a REAL ID-compliant license or ...

The deadline for Americans to obtain a Real ID is set to arrive on Wednesday after years of delays. Starting Wednesday, every ...

Starting May 7, 2025, standard driver's licenses will no longer be accepted for boarding domestic flights or accessing federal facilities. Travelers aged 18 and older ...

After years of delays, the Real ID Act will finally be enforced across the country starting May 7, making it more difficult ...

The Real ID Act takes effect on May 7. Michigan travelers must either already have a Real ID or use an approved alternative.

Americans who don't have a REAL ID yet can still use these acceptable alternatives of identification at U.S. airports.