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.

As of today, May 7, 2025, the long-awaited REAL ID requirement is officially in effect across the United States. After years of delays and mounting anticipation, travelers must now show a REAL ...

The REAL ID requirement was supposed to go into effect years ago. Planning to travel by air in the U.S. later this year? A regular driver's license may not cut it. Travelers flying through U.S.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’re one of the many New Yorkers who still need to transition to a Real ID before the upcoming deadline, you’ll want to make an appointment at your local Department of ...