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Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Apple's new digital ID can be used at TSA but not for international travel
Apple is adding a new feature this fall that will let iPhone users upload their US passport to Apple Wallet. This feature is meant to help users go through ID checks at airports more easily. But officials say the digital version will not replace the physical passport, especially for international travel, reported New York Post. The new Digital ID will work at TSA checkpoints in the US only. 'While not a replacement for your physical passport, digital ID can be used for domestic travel and at supported TSA checkpoints,' an Apple spokesperson said, according to USA TODAY. Also Read: Apple CarPlay gets its smartest upgrade yet with iOS 26 Apple says the feature will let users safely store and show their ID using their iPhone or Apple Watch. People will be able to make and add a Digital ID using their US passport. The Wallet app is also getting a new design to make using boarding passes and travel features better, as per NYP. The TSA made it clear that the digital passport is only for use inside the US. 'It is important to have the physical US Passport available in case it is needed, and a physical US Passport is still required for international travel,' the agency told SF Gate. This update is coming just weeks after the May 7 Real ID deadline, which confused many travelers. As per NYP, some people tried to break the rules by spreading wrong information, like a rumor that Costco cards could be used as airport ID. The TSA ended that rumor, saying, 'We love hotdogs & rotisserie chickens as much as the next person but please stop telling people their Costco card counts as a Real ID because it absolutely does not.' So, Apple's new passport feature may help make things easier for travelers, but people still need to carry their real passport, especially for trips outside the country.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Real ID deadline nears: Scammers prey on those without the ID
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A busy travel week is coming to an end as spring breakers make their return to Rochester. Also coming to an end — is plane travel without the need for a REAL ID. As the deadline quickly approaches, News 8's Andrew Banas explains there are some things you will need to be cautious of. By now, many are aware of the need to have your REAL ID secured by the May 7 deadline. What you might now be aware of is the Better Business Bureau's warning that you could be targeted by scammers if you don't have it yet. With less than 20 days to go, are you ready? Beth Dove is. 'I got it when it first came out,' she told News 8. 'It was no trouble to get it.' But thousands — are not. News 8's Andrew Banas: Have you gotten your REAL ID yet? Maria Keller: What's that? Keller and her family just got back from Florida. It's an annual trip, and next time they go, they'll need it. Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be required to fly domestically. A US Passport will also grant you access aboard a plane. There is no cost to upgrade your license to a REAL ID, but there is a time crunch. Bernard Streb flies to visit family frequently. He knows he needs to get his quickly or he won't be able to anymore. The Better Business Bureau said he's exactly the kind of person scammers target. According to the BBB, imposters will pose as government employees to gain access to people's bank accounts, warning them about the upcoming deadline, or claiming there is an issue with their status. 'That's scary,' Keller said. 'I guess before you go and do and do anything, you make sure it's a legit text or website.' Keller said that makers her nervous. But the BBB explains that no government agency will reach out to you directly about your REAL ID. Any caller making that claim isn't who they say they are. And Keller insists, she'll be ready for their next trip. News 8's Andrew Banas: When you do plan that next one, what are you going to make sure you have? Keller: My REAL ID! For more information on securing a REAL ID, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Do I need a REAL ID in Illinois? Find out here:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Most Illinois residents will not need a REAL ID, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who has created a new website where people can determine whether or not they will need to get the updated identification. According to Giannoulias, residents can visit the , answer several questions, and find out if they need a REAL ID. Starting May 7th, 2025, Illinois residents will need a REAL ID instead of a standard driver's license to board a domestic flight or enter certain government buildings, such as a military base or a federal courthouse. But that doesn't mean all Illinois residents are required to get one. You will not need a REAL ID to drive, vote, apply for federal benefits like Social Security, enter a federal facility that otherwise does not require an ID (like a post office), go to a hospital, or 'participate in law enforcement proceedings or investigations,' like jury duty. A valid US Passport will also allow residents to fly. REAL ID cards look like driver's licenses but contain a gold star, in addition to using technology that makes them more difficult to forge. After May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept identification that does not meet the standards established in the REAL ID Act. Note, a valid passport or passport card will also be accepted by the TSA. To obtain a REAL ID, residents must visit a Secretary of State Drivers Service facility with the correct documentation. The office has also announced new Saturday hours at 12 DMV facilities exclusively for REAL ID services and expanded Saturday hours at six DMVs beginning March 1 through May 10. 'To meet the demand for REAL IDs, we've established Saturday hours at 12 Chicago-area DMVs specifically to serve Illinoisans who need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period,' Giannoulias said. 'But before visiting a DMV, I'm imploring everyone to make absolutely certain that you need a REAL ID. Most Illinoisans do not need one before May 7 and they can still get one after that date.' According to the Illinois Secretary of State, a person must provide: Proof of identity. This can include: U.S. birth certificate, a U.S. passport, an employment authorization document, a permanent resident card or a foreign passport with an approved I-94 form. Proof of full Social Security number. This can include a SSN card, a W-2 or a pay stub with full SSN.) Two current residency documents with the applicant's name. Examples include a utility bill, rental agreement, deed/title or a bank statement Proof of signature. Examples include A credit/debit card, canceled check or current Illinois ID. A can be found on the 's website. Residents have the option to make an appointment at one of 30 appointment facilities. You can make an appointment at this website. Residents can also visit a walk-in facility and those facilities can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? Maybe…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he is trying to clear up confusion surrounding the upcoming REAL ID deadline, with residents wondering if they need one or not. As the Secretary of State's office has said, starting in May 2025, Illinois residents will need a REAL ID instead of a standard driver's license to board a domestic flight or enter certain government buildings, such as a military base or a federal courthouse. But that doesn't mean all Illinois residents are required to get one. You will not need a REAL ID to drive, vote, apply for federal benefits like Social Security, enter a federal facility that otherwise does not require an ID (like a post office), go to a hospital, or 'participate in law enforcement proceedings or investigations,' like jury duty. A valid US Passport will also allow residents to fly. 'Between implementation delays and a lack of clarity about enforcement procedures, the REAL ID initiative has led to a great deal of confusion and misinformation about what is required and how the federal government plans to implement it,' Giannoulias said. 'We do know that REAL IDs will not be mandatory for most tasks other than flying, and our employees have been doing an outstanding job at handling this unprecedented demand.'Currently, about 3.4 million Illinois residents hold a REAL ID, about 30%. REAL ID cards look like driver's licenses but contain a gold star, in addition to using technology that makes them more difficult to forge. After May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept identification that does not meet the standards established in the REAL ID Act. Note, a valid passport or passport card will also be accepted by the TSA. To obtain a REAL ID, residents must visit a Secretary of State Drivers Service facility with the correct documentation. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, a person must provide: Proof of identity. This can include: U.S. birth certificate, a U.S. passport, an employment authorization document, a permanent resident card or a foreign passport with an approved I-94 form. Proof of full Social Security number. This can include a SSN card, a W-2 or a pay stub with full SSN.) Two current residency documents with the applicant's name. Examples include a utility bill, rental agreement, deed/title or a bank statement Proof of signature. Examples include A credit/debit card, canceled check or current Illinois ID. A can be found on the 's website. Residents have the option to make an appointment at one of 30 appointment facilities. You can make an appointment at this website. Residents can also visit a walk-in facility and those facilities can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
