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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Real ID requirement kicks in today at airports across U.S.
As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers flying domestically are required to show a Real ID at airport checkpoints. The May 7 deadline for Americans to switch to the federally compliant identification comes after being delayed for more than 20 years. In the weeks before the new ID requirement was set to take effect on Wednesday, travelers gathered outside of state driver's license agencies across the country to secure their Real ID, which has a star marking at the upper-right part of the card. Five states — Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Vermont — also issue what is called an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), or Enhanced ID. This is considered an acceptable alternative to a Real ID card. CBS News captured long wait times at the Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago and the DMV in Pomona, California, with lines snaking around the block. Those without Real ID can still apply While the cards are required for domestic air travel starting Wednesday, officials have emphasized that May 7 is not the last day Americans can get a Real ID. "The vast majority of people do not need a Real ID before Wednesday," Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias told CBS News Chicago. People who aren't flying until later in the year can wait to make an appointment. Air travelers are also allowed to bring an alternative form of identification, such as a passport, to get through security checkpoints, according to the TSA. A list of alternative forms of identification that will be accepted at security checkpoints can be found on the TSA's website here. Texas resident Donna Barron made sure to secure her Real ID before boarding a flight at Dallas' Love Field airport. "I'm prepared," she told CBS News Texas. "It's my first time going through, so I'm very interested to see how it's going to go." The TSA said it's seeing about 81% Real ID-compliance at airports, but has encouraged travelers to show up early to avoid delays. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, during a congressional panel on Tuesday, said that air travelers who haven't yet secured a Real ID will still be able to fly, although they may face extra security hurdles. Such travelers "may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step," Noem said, according to the Associated Press. "You need to get there three hours ahead of your departure time for the domestic flight for this extra level of security," AAA senior manager Robert Sinclair told CBS News New York. Sneak peek: The Depraved Heart Murder Why Hegseth is calling for cuts to senior ranks across U.S. military Analyzing Trump's announcement of ceasefire with Houthi rebels in Yemen
Indianapolis Star
07-05-2025
- Indianapolis Star
The REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025. How can I tell if I have one? What you can bring instead
The REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025, which means after that date you'll need to have one or an approved alternative with you to pass through TSA checkpoints. While a passport is the most common acceptable alternative, there are a few others. Here's what to know. When is the deadline to get the REAL ID? If you're flying across the country, you'll need to have a REAL ID starting May 7, 2025, or start bringing an acceptable alternative (like your passport). While passports aren't usually required for domestic flights, if you don't have REAL ID, it is an acceptable alternative. What will happen if I don't have REAL ID? Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant license or acceptable alternative beginning May 7, 2025, will not be allowed through TSA checkpoints. What are all the REAL ID alternatives? If you don't have time to get a REAL ID before your next flight, these are the acceptable alternatives: State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs). HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) Do I need a REAL ID if I have a passport? No. Any travelers who have an up-to-date passport, or any other TSA-approved form of identification, do not need a Real ID to travel domestically. What's needed to get a REAL ID? Proof of identity and lawful status (U.S. birth certificate, unexpired passport, Citizenship documents) Proof of Social Security (Social Security card, W-2 form) Proof of Residency (Two documents with your address: Computer-generated bill, bank statement, pre-printed pay stub) Cards typically arrive via mail within a week or two. You can find more information on necessary documentation — including for people who have changed their name, gender or date of birth — in the BMV's online documentation guide. What does a REAL ID look like? REAL IDs will have a stamped symbol (typically a star) on the upper corner to show that is federally compliant. Story continues after photo gallery. Can I get a REAL ID after the deadline? Yes; you can still get a REAL ID after the deadline. The deadline is the day TSA will begin requiring it for domestic travel. For example, if your next in-country flight isn't until July, you should make sure you have it before then. If you show up at the airport without it, or an acceptable alternative, you will be turned away.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
TSA approves these alternatives to REAL ID if you haven't gotten one yet
The deadline for REAL ID, May 7, is approaching fast, and if you're looking to get away for a quick vacation, you'll need one to fly. But are there any alternative forms of identification allowed? The answer is yes. What are some TSA-approved alternatives to REAL ID? The Transportation Security Administration lists the following among approved alternative forms of ID for adult passengers at airports. Note that this list of acceptable IDs is subject to change (be sure to check the list before traveling.) Here's the list of approved alternative IDs from the TSA: State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) Learn more about New York's option here. U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) What if you don't have a REAL ID and still need to travel? According to the TSA website, an officer may ask the traveler to complete an identity verification that includes collecting personal information such as name and current address. If identity is confirmed, the traveler may be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where the traveler may be subject to additional screening. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: REAL ID deadline: Alternative documents that could get you through TSA
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Don't have a REAL ID? Here are other forms of ID you can use to fly
As New Yorkers scramble to their local DMV offices to secure a REAL ID before the deadline, some are asking what other forms of identification will be accepted at airports. Starting May 7, every air traveler over the age of 18 will need to have compliant identification to pass through U.S. airport security checkpoints. Without one, their domestic travel plans may be sidelined or delayed. The requirement stems from the 2005 REAL ID Act, which established "minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards," according to the Department of Homeland Security. While this includes REAL IDs – or state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards with a star marking at the top – there are also other acceptable forms of ID that Americans who have not yet updated their licenses can present at the airport. Here's more on what travelers need to know: REAL ID vs Enhanced ID Some Americans may already have an Enhanced ID, which is a "state-issued enhanced drivers licenses that provide proof of identity and U.S. citizenship when crossing the U.S. border in a vehicle," according to DHS. They're currently issued by five states: Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Vermont and Washington as a convenient way to enter Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. While not all Enhanced IDs have the star marking, they are considered a compliant form of identification, so they can be used as an alternative to a REAL ID at airports. They're distinguished by an image of the U.S. flag and the word "enhanced" at the top. Acceptable forms of REAL ID According to the Transportation Security Administration, these are the acceptable forms of REAL ID: State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs). HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) Do I need a REAL ID if I have a passport? No, if you have a current U.S. passport or another TSA-approved ID, you don't need a REAL ID to travel domestically. How do I get a REAL ID? The newly designed Real ID driver's license card was released by New York Department of Motor Vehicles. To get the REAL ID-compliant license, individuals need to visit their local New York Department of Motor Vehicles office in person with documents to prove U.S. citizenship and New York residency. The required documents include one proof of identity, such as a passport or U.S. birth certificate, proof of legal presence for non-U.S. citizens, two proofs of New York residency, your social security card and a current driver's license if you are applying to exchange one issued by another U.S. state. For more details on acceptable documents, visit the New York State DMV website at Note that documents issued more than one year before your office visit will not be accepted. There is no additional cost beyond the renewal fee to get a REAL ID. The DMV also offers an Enhanced ID, which meets federal REAL ID standards. An Enhanced ID costs $30 extra and can be used as identification when returning to the U.S. by land or sea from Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean. What happens if I don't have a valid REAL ID at the airport? The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes verifying your name and current address to confirm your identity, according to the TSA. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where you may be subject to additional screening. You will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint if you choose to not provide acceptable identification, you decline to cooperate with the identity verification process or your identity cannot be confirmed, TSA officials said. Includes reporting by the USA Today network This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Don't have a REAL ID? Here are other forms of ID you can use to fly
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Considering Enhanced ID over REAL ID? It may give more travel options
NEW YORK (PIX11) – With less than 24 hours until REAL ID enforcement begins for domestic air travel, some may wonder if it's worth getting the Enhanced ID instead. Similar to REAL ID, Enhanced ID can be used for domestic travel however, it can also be used if travelers are returning from places like Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean countries. More Local News With more travel flexibility, comes a slightly higher cost for the Enhanced ID. To upgrade, residents will have to pay $30 on top of regular transaction fees. REAL ID on the other hand has no additional cost aside from regular transaction fees. Whether travelers decide to get a REAL ID or an Enhanced ID, they can rest assured that both are compliant with the new federal guidelines. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Starting Wednesday travelers heading to any airport in the United States will need either a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, or a passport or risk 'delays, additional screening and the possibility of not being permitted into the security checkpoint,' warns TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.
