You now need a Real ID driver's license with a yellow star to use it to board a plane. (DOT photo) The often-delayed Real ID driver’s license requirement for flying goes into effect today (May 7th).

What happens if you don’t get a REAL ID or an Enhanced driver’s license before the deadline? It might get more difficult to travel by plane in the U.S., for starters. You also might not be able to ...

Remember the date. Yes, it's National Tourism Day, which is appropriate since it's also the deadline to have a Real ID if you plan to fly anywhere. Yes, that includes flying inside the United States.

There's less than a month left before the REAL ID deadline. Starting on May 7, everyone will need to have a REAL ID or another approved federally issued ID to board commercial flights or to enter ...

May 7, 2025, is the the deadline to have a Real ID-compliant driver's license or state identification card. If you plan to fly, even within the U.S., you'll need a Real ID or another TSA-acceptable ...