DHS won't accept a REAL ID in lieu of a passport

Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.
USA Today

What to do if the DMV rejects your REAL ID application due to name errors

Paula F. is having trouble getting a REAL ID because her middle name is spelled differently on her birth certificate and Social Security card. The DMV requires that the name on the birth certificate ...

What to know about Real ID requirements as TSA set to enforce new fee

Travelers need to have REAL ID at U.S. airports as TSA prepares to implement a new fee, here's the requirements to get one.

Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...
The Providence Journal

Can I Use my DoD ID in place of a REAL ID? | Ask the RI DMV

Starting May 7, 2025, airline passengers 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other acceptable identification for domestic flights. Acceptable alternatives to REAL ID include ...