Traveling without a REAL ID -compliant document will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced ...

In the evolving world of identity verification, few terms are as widely used or as broadly misunderstood as digital ID. For some, it means a secure login for accessing public services. For others, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced significant changes to its policy on acceptable identity documents for SSN applications. This week marks the beginning of a new era in identity ...

WASHINGTON — There are only a few weeks left to upgrade your license or state-level ID to be REAL ID compliant. Starting May 7, 2025, state-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be accepted ...

After years of delay, the deadline for Real ID is fast approaching. Starting May 7, upgraded driver's licenses or ID cards — created post-9/11 to boost security standards — or another acceptable form ...

A sample Real ID license, shown here, has a gold star in the right corner. Real ID requirements will take effect in the United States in just under two months, changing the flying process. Despite the ...

Starting May 7, New Yorkers over the age of 18 will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. If you have any domestic flights booked for the summer, or plan on ...