But the truth is, a REAL ID is a special kind of ID that meets strict government standards. The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005, and it has taken nearly 20 years for all states to issue these IDs.

The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, sets security standards for issuing sources of identification, such as driver's licenses. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in response to the September 11 attacks.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers of an important piece of airport protocol: Costco membership cards do not count as REAL ID.

Did you miss the May 7 deadline to get a REAL ID? If your current driver’s license or non-driver identification card does not have a white star in the top right corner, you do not have the REAL ...

When the REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005, it enacted a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that the government set security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs.

The deadline to board domestic flights without a REAL ID was May 7. If you don't have a REAL ID, you can still apply for one. In the meantime, you can board flights with a U.S. passport or another ...

There are many acceptable substitutes for a Real ID at the airport — a passport, permanent resident card, enhanced driver's license, etc. A Costco card is not one of them. Last week, the ...

Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and it finally became a reality after a number of delays and pushbacks.