Paula F. is having trouble getting a REAL ID because her middle name is spelled differently on her birth certificate and Social Security card. The DMV requires that the name on the birth certificate ...
Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.
Starting May 7, 2025, airline passengers 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other acceptable identification for domestic flights. Acceptable alternatives to REAL ID include ...