DHS won't accept a REAL ID in lieu of a passport

Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

No REAL ID? Why you may want to get one in 2026

Whether or not your driver’s license or state identification card has one small feature on it could determine whether you’ll ...

Traveling without a REAL ID will cost you a fee in 2026: What to know about the rule

New year, new rules. If you plan on booking flights in 2026 you may want to double check you have what you need to clear TSA ...

REAL ID versus passport: What travelers really need for flying in 2026

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...
WLWT

REAL ID enforcement begins May 7. Here’s what it is and how to obtain one

REAL ID enforcement in the United States is just two days away and many people still have questions regarding the process.Beginning on May 7, travelers will need to present a REAL ID to board domestic ...

Kentucky's first 'mobile ID' is now available, Gov. Beshear says

Gov. Any Beshear announced the "Kentucky Mobile ID" on Tuesday. It is a new app you can download onto your phone that will ...
Military Times

Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online

Most retirees and family members living within the United States are now eligible for online renewal of their Uniformed Services Identification card. Pictured here, the ID Card office at ...
Military.com

Renewed Military ID Cards Can Be Sent by Mail in New Pilot Program

Active-duty family members can now get their military ID cards renewed online and sent by mail for the first time ever as part of a new pilot program. The Uniformed Service ID Cards (USIDs) must be ...