Even though the May 7 deadline has passed, you can still get the identification. Travelers must now show a REAL ID to get through airport security for a domestic flight. They can also use a passport — ...

The REAL ID Act has been 20 years in the making. Introduced for the first time in 2005, the law was designed to “establish minimum security standards for license issuance and production,” according to ...

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.

With stars in their upper righthand corners, REAL IDs are visibly distinct from other standard IDs and are a new requirement by federal government.