How do you get a REAL ID? Not having one could soon cost you $45

REAL ID-compliant IDs are now needed to board federally regulated commercial aircrafts, and if you don't have one, a fee is in your future.
Time

What to Know About the REAL ID Changeover—and How You Can Still Fly Without One

Travelers move through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of Memorial Day on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Atlanta, as REAL ID reminders are shown on screens. After years of delays, the ...
USA Today

How to get a REAL ID: How long you'll wait, what you'll pay

Starting May 7, 2023, the TSA will require REAL ID-compliant identification for adults at airport security checkpoints. Travelers can obtain a REAL ID by providing documentation such as full legal ...
NBC New York

No REAL ID yet? Your travel headache starts tomorrow

Not that you could have missed it, but the deadline to get a REAL ID is nearly upon us after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ...
Columbus Dispatch

With REAL ID deadline looming, here's how to get or renew your passport

Starting May 7, air travelers will need a REAL ID or another approved document, such as a passport, to fly within the U.S. First-time passport applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

REAL ID deadline is here. Do you have one? What if you don't? Answers to your questions

May 7 is the deadline to have a REAL ID if you intend to board a commercial plane. There are alternatives to a REAL ID, including having a passport. Here's how to tell if your Florida driver license ...