The Real ID deadline is really here this year. Here's what you need to know if you plan on traveling this summer or beyond.

After years of delays, it appears the 2025 Real ID deadline may be here to stay, but officials are warning Illinois residents not to wait until the last minute to get an ID.

Though not mandatory, Real IDs are designed to help prevent fraudulent identification, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Applicants need to complete these steps to get a California Real ID from the DMV, according to the agency’s website: Submit a document that confirms your identity, such as a U.S. passport or birth ...

A Real ID will be enforced on May 7, 2025. This means, starting May 7, a Real ID or other federally approved identification, ...

After several delays, travelers will need a REAL ID to fly domestically starting May 7, 2025. A REAL ID is a driver’s license ...

The requirement is part of The Real ID Act of 2005, which put in place certain security standards for licenses and identification cards, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Any state-issued identification document without the seal fails to adhere to the "minimum security standards" set by The Real ID Act of 2005, which prevents travelers from flying domestically and ...