Why Apple and Google want your ID

Open the Apple Wallet (iPhone) or Google Wallet (Android) app. Hit the + button and select the “ID” option. Scan your ID’s ...
Staten Island Advance

Real ID deadline is approaching: Should you upgrade license or get a passport?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With less than two months left before the implementation of new federal Real ID air travel requirements, some Americans may be wondering ...

Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver's Licenses to These 7 U.S. States

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple ...
KMBC Kansas City

Can I still get a passport or driver's license during the government shutdown?

U.S. congressional lawmakers have failed to agree on a spending package for the new fiscal year, which triggered a federal government shutdown on Wednesday.Many Americans are wondering how the ...
Newsweek

Real ID: 5 States Where Your Driver’s License Meets Requirements

If you have an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), also called an Enhanced ID, from Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New York or Vermont you do not need to apply for a Real ID. Starting May 7, 2025, ...
CNET

Don't Fly Without a Real ID in 2026, Unless You Want to Pay $45 Extra

Starting Feb. 1, travelers who don't have the required government-issued ID will need to pay a fee and undergo a biometric ...
Yahoo

When does REAL ID go info effect? How do I get a NJMVC REAL ID appointment?

May 7, 2025, is fast approaching — the date your travel plans might just hit turbulence if you're not REAL ID-ready. In New Jersey, obtaining a REAL ID through the NJMVC can be difficult due to ...
The News-Press

You now have 1 month to get your REAL ID. What to know in Florida

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers over 18 will need a REAL ID-compliant document, such as a driver's license with a gold star in the top right corner, to board domestic flights. Acceptable alternatives ...