The agency said they have a backlog of 62,226 applications across the board, and 23,749 of them are for a REAL ID.

A viral rumor has sparked confusion about whether a Costco membership card can serve as a valid ID for air travel. The TSA ...

Real ID deadline to fly Starting May 7, 2025, a standard driver's license or identification card will not be enough to board a plane, visit military bases, secure federal buildings or nuclear ...

Real ID requirements are in effect for air transportation. However, travelers may still be able to clear TSA security ...

REAL ID was established in 2005 in the aftermath of 9/11, with the intent to improve identification card security standards across all U.S. states and territories.

The deadline for implementation has been delayed several times, although some states started issuing Real IDs as far back as 2009. You can find more details on Real ID on the DHS' website.

When the REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005, it enacted a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that the government set security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs.

If you’re among the thousands of Minnesotans still waiting months later for their Real ID to show up in the mail, you’re not alone. The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services says processing times for ...