USA Today

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

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...
Telegram

How can I tell if I have a REAL ID? Check license for these symbols

The REAL ID deadline is here, so it's time to figure out whether or not you have a REAL ID driver's license already if you haven't yet. Starting May 7, people 18 years old and older will have to have ...
Tennessean

Can I still get a REAL ID after May 7? More than 2M in Tennessee still don't have one

The TSA has "appropriate flexibility" to enforce REAL IDs for up to two years. Passengers without REAL IDs may still be able to fly with another approved document. The REAL ID deadline is May 7. REAL ...
Time

Travelers Without REAL ID Will Soon Have to Pay a $45 Fee. Here’s What to Know

Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on November 26, 2025.
Staten Island Advance

Here’s how to tell if you already have a REAL ID card

As of May 7, travelers need a REAL ID card in order to board a domestic flight within the United States and to enter certain federal buildings. But how can New York residents tell if they have a REAL ...