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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Real ID is now in effect – what do you need to know?
Real ID is now in effect – what do you need to know? LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Walking into the Greenbrier Valley Airport, it was not hard to see the changes. Scattered around TSA security were signs, asking you to 'Be Your Real ID Self.' Trump administration warns student visas are a 'privilege' that can be revoked This is all part of a new national mandate affecting the country starting on Wednesday, May 7th. 'We were pretty much ready for this. About three years ago, we updated our security cameras, our baggage equipment and everything. We did a lot of upgrades.' Martha Livesay, Airport Director at Greenbrier Valley Airport Airport travelers in the states are now required to use a federally compliant Real ID. While other forms can be used, like a passport, it too must be compliant with Real ID. Your identification is Real ID compliant if it has a star marking on the upper top portion. Airport Director Martha Livesay said if you have not gotten the appropriate ID, get it as soon as possible. 'Be prepared, make sure you have your Real ID. If you don't, go to the DMV and get it taken care of. That way, it will avoid any issues.' Martha Livesay, Airport Director at Greenbrier Valley Airport This national mandate is part of The Real ID Act of 2005. It was signed into law by former President George W. Bush after the September 11th attacks. Greenbrier County Sheriff's Office looking for wanted man Intended to take effect in 2008, the law faced numerous delays, including the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. Now with the law in effect, make sure you are Real ID ready! 'I don't foresee problems. If we were to have a problem, we will address it and hopefully guide we can guide the person and everything will go nicely.' Martha Livesay, Airport Director at Greenbrier Valley Airport 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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 WVNS.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How much does a Real ID cost in Rhode Island? What to know ahead of May deadline
In just a few weeks, most travelers around the country will need to have a Real ID. Starting May 7, domestic flyers will be required to have a Real ID seal on their identification card or driver's license, unless they choose to use a passport or another accepted alternative. 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. While it's a national standard, each state has a different fee associated with upgrading to a Real ID. The cost of upgrading to a Real ID in Rhode Island depends on whether or not the license is also being renewed, according to the Division of Motor Vehicles. Customers who are applying for it within their renewal period — which is the 90 days before it expires — don't have to pay any additional costs. Outside your renewal period, it will cost $27.50 to upgrade to a Real ID. A Real ID is a form of identification that meets certain security standards to enter federally-regulated buildings, aircrafts and nuclear power plants. They are easily distinguishable from regular IDs because they have a yellow star in the corner. The original Real ID deadline was set to take effect in 2020 but was pushed back several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: How much does a Real ID cost in RI? Deadline to switch is coming up
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How much does a Real ID cost in Massachusetts? What to know ahead of May deadline
In just a few weeks, most travelers around the country will need to have a Real ID. Starting May 7, domestic flyers will be required to have a Real ID seal on their identification card or driver's license, unless they choose to use a passport or another accepted alternative. 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. While it's a national standard, each state has a different fee associated with upgrading to a Real ID. The cost of upgrading to a Real ID in Massachusetts depends on whether or not the license is also being renewed, according to the RMV. Renewing a non-commercial standard or a Real ID driver's license: $50 Upgrading to Real ID before an existing credential's expiration: $25 A Real ID is a form of identification that meets certain security standards to enter federally-regulated buildings, aircrafts and nuclear power plants. They are easily distinguishable from regular IDs because they have a yellow star in the corner. The original Real ID deadline was set to take effect in 2020 but was pushed back several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: How much does a Real ID cost in MA? Deadline to switch is coming up
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Real ID deadline is one month away. Just 58% of RI residents have it. How to get yours
If you've been putting it off, now is the time to get your Real ID. Domestic flight travelers will be required to have a Real ID seal on their identification card or driver's license beginning May 7, unless they choose to use an accepted alternative form of ID for traveling. That's just one month away. Here in Rhode Island, residents need to renew their license with the Division of Motor Vehicles to be Real ID-compliant. About 58% of active credentials in the state are compliant as of April 1, a DMV spokesperson said. That means lots of people could be scrambling to book appointments in the coming weeks. To update or license or ID to a Real ID, you'll have to book an in-person appointment at either a DMV office or AAA branch for members. Appointments for both the DMV and AAA can be scheduled online. Residents need to bring four required documents to their Real ID appointment. They are: Proof of identity Passport or original birth certificate Proof of social security number Social security card or W-2 form Two proofs of Rhode Island residence Lease, mortgage, utility bills The full list of acceptable documents is available on the DMV website. The cost of upgrading to a Real ID in Rhode Island depends on whether or not the license is also being renewed, according to the DMV. Customers who are applying for it within their renewal period don't have to pay any additional costs. Outside your renewal period, it will cost $27.50 to upgrade to a Real ID. After upgrading to a Real ID at an in-person appointment, it will take two weeks for the credential to come in the mail, according to the DMV. No, you don't need a Real ID, but if you're planning on flying domestically, it would make the process easier. It's also needed to enter some federal buildings. If you don't have a Real ID after May 7, you can also use an accepted alternative form of identification, such as a passport. TSA's website has a full list of accepted forms of ID. A passport will still be required for international travel. A Real ID is a form of identification that meets certain security standards to enter federally-regulated buildings, aircrafts and nuclear power plants. Real IDs are easily distinguishable from regular IDs because they have a yellow star in the corner. 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. The original Real ID deadline was set to take effect in 2020 but was pushed back several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Real ID deadline is one month away. How to get it in Rhode Island
USA Today
04-04-2025
- USA Today
The Real ID deadline is a month away. What to know about the travel requirement.
AI-assisted summary Starting May 7, 2025, travelers aged 18 and older will need a Real ID-compliant document to fly domestically. Acceptable documents include state-issued driver's licenses or ID cards with a Real ID marking, or alternative forms of identification like a passport. Travelers can obtain a Real ID by visiting their local DMV or MVD office and providing required documentation. A Real ID is all that's needed to avoid a potential travel delay come this time next month. The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday, May 7. "Every air traveler 18 years of age and older must have a REAL ID-compliant ID, which is a state-issued driver's license, state-issued identification card, or another acceptable form of ID, such as a U.S. passport" by May 7, 2025, the TSA said in a statement last month. "If you do not have a REAL ID by May 7, your air travel may be delayed." All Real ID documents, including driver's licenses, have a stamp on the right-hand corner to indicate that it is federally compliant. Without the stamp, the identification document fails to adhere to the "minimum security standards" set by The Real ID Act of 2005, which prevents travelers from flying domestically and from entering certain federal facilities without meeting the new identification requirements. The travel requirement was originally slated to take effect in 2020 but was pushed back until May 2025 over "backlogged transactions" at Motor Vehicle Division offices nationwide throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The mountains of paperwork, according to the department, impacted agencies' ability to make any real progress on the Real ID rollout. But this time, the deadline is really real, which means federal agencies, including the TSA, will not accept driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards that are not Real ID-compliant. Here's what to know about Real ID, including what it is and how to get one. What is a Real ID? The federal government was able to "set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses," following a recommendation made to Congress in 2005 by the 9/11 Commission. The Real ID Act established "minimum security standards" for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards, prohibiting certain federal agencies from accepting official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Crossword When do you need a Real ID to fly? Any U.S. Citizen, or permanent resident over the age of 18, needs a Real ID to fly by May 7, 2025. Any person who fails to procure a Real ID by the enforcement deadline may experience delays or be barred from flying domestically. If you already have another form of TSA-approved identification like an up-to-date passport, you probably do not need a Real ID. What are some Real ID alternatives? TSA-approved alternatives include: 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 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) Real ID requirements The best way to find out exactly what documentation is required to obtain a Real ID is by visiting your local DMV or MVD website. But at a minimum, you will need to provide documentation with your full legal name, date of birth, social security number, proof of address of principal residence and lawful status. Individual states may pose additional requirements, so contact your state's driver's licensing agency online, or in-person for additional information or assistance. How to get a Real ID Driver's licensing agencies in all states and Washington, D.C., are issuing Real ID-compliant driver's licenses and IDs. It can take about two weeks, or 15 business days, to process the request at your local MVD office. A stamp on the right-hand corner of the driver's license or identification card shows that it is federally compliant. The symbol stamped on your Real ID compliant-document will vary, depending on the state where it was issued. Non-compliant cards, per TSA, have no star and include language such as "Not for Real ID purposes" or "Not for Federal ID." "Legacy cards," issued before a state began to issue Real ID-compliant cards, have neither a star nor noncompliant language. Additional information about Real ID can be found online or through your state's Department of Motor Vehicles website.
