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.
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Real ID isn’t a passport replacement. Here’s where travelers get it wrong

REAL ID clears TSA for domestic trips, but it is not a passport. Knowing the difference prevents last-minute chaos at gates.

Will my REAL ID replace my passport? Not exactly. What to know to fly

Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.

Traveling without a REAL ID will cost you a fee in 2026: What to know about the rule

New year, new rules. If you plan on booking flights in 2026 you may want to double check you have what you need to clear TSA ...

REAL ID won’t replace your passport. Here’s why

Yes, you can use a passport to board a domestic flight instead of a REAL ID. The TSA also lists several other forms of ...

DMV software glitch forces 325,000 Californians to update REAL ID

A 2006 coding flaw forces 325,000 Californians to reissue REAL IDs to stay compliant with federal travel rules. DMV promises ...

REAL ID versus passport: What travelers really need for flying in 2026

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...
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Real ID requirements: Everything you should know before claiming

Federal ID standards are evolving and getting acquainted with the Real ID requirements has become a necessity to all Americans numbering to millions being interested in continuing the use of their ...