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.
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DHS agent tells court REAL ID can’t be used to confirm US citizenship

While Americans are required to obtain REAL ID to clear federal checkpoints DHS says it may not be enough to dispel suspicion ...

DHS Says REAL ID, Which DHS Certifies, Is Too Unreliable To Confirm U.S. Citizenship

But that's what the federal government has accomplished with the REAL ID, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now ...

As REAL ID deadline nears, here's how travelers can avoid the $45 fee

Traveling without a REAL ID will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced Dec. 1 that 94% of ...

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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What Is a Real ID? What to Know About Real ID Enforcement That Begins in May

The implementation of the REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel has been a long time coming. Originally, U.S. states were required to comply with the REAL ID Act by May 2008, but multiple delays ...