During the online REAL ID application process, you will be prompted to upload documents that prove identity (e.g., valid passport or birth certificate) and residency (e.g., utility bill, bank statement).

Nov 13, 2025 · Check to see if your driver’s license or state ID is REAL ID-compliant. Learn why and how to upgrade to a REAL ID for air travel and more.

May 7, 2025 · Are you REAL ID ready? Starting May 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Find out if you’re REAL ID ready with our …

Passengers should either travel with an acceptable alternative form of ID, like a passport, or enroll for a state-issued REAL ID through their state DMV offices.

Find out what a REAL ID is, who needs one, and how to get it in Pennsylvania. Start here for everything you need to know — from eligibility to documents to how to apply.

How can I tell if I have a REAL ID? A REAL ID has a small gold star in the top right corner of your driver’s license or state ID. Without REAL ID, travelers face TSA’s $45 penalty just to pass through …

The REAL ID Act requires IDs issued by a state to meet federal security standards. You must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

Let’s walk through what a REAL ID is, the common REAL ID requirements, how to get one, and what the process looks like in key states like California, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the implementation of the REAL ID Act. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the …

May 7, 2025 · What Is REAL ID? The federal REAL ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the United States (U.S.) and enter secure federal …