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.
USA Today

Real ID deadline 2 months away: 'Your air travel may be delayed' if you're not in compliance

With so many changes across the government in recent weeks, including thousands of federal workforce layoffs, some Americans are wondering if they will have to get a Real ID in two months. "Do i still ...
WLWT

REAL ID enforcement begins May 7. Here’s what it is and how to obtain one

REAL ID enforcement in the United States is just two days away and many people still have questions regarding the process.Beginning on May 7, travelers will need to present a REAL ID to board domestic ...
Politifact

Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ID-compliant documentation. The requirement stems from the 2005 Real ID Act that ...