The Real ID deadline is really here this year. Here's what you need to know if you plan on traveling this summer or beyond.

Though not mandatory, Real IDs are designed to help prevent fraudulent identification, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Applicants need to complete these steps to get a California Real ID from the DMV, according to the agency’s website: Submit a document that confirms your identity, such as a U.S. passport or birth ...

The Real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005, essentially establishing minimum security standards for license issuance.

A Real ID will be required for all travelers over the age of 18 who plan to board domestic flights in the US in 2025 and beyond.

A Real ID will be enforced on May 7, 2025. This means, starting May 7, a Real ID or other federally approved identification, ...

Any state-issued identification document without the seal fails to adhere to the "minimum security standards" set by The Real ID Act of 2005, which prevents travelers from flying domestically and ...

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.