REAL ID clears TSA for domestic trips, but it is not a passport. Knowing the difference prevents last-minute chaos at gates.

Flying domestically in the United States without a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or other acceptable identification ...

Some Michigan residents who have Enhanced licenses may be wondering if those will satisfy the federal government's requirement to have Real ID-compliant identification in order to fly domestically; ...

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration plans to introduce a Real ID verification service in February for those ...

Starting Feb. 1, passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ConfirmID. It'll cost $45.

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Starting May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to fly domestically and access certain federal facilities. Enhanced IDs are Real ...