Since May 7, 2025, all U.S. driver's licenses must be Real ID compliant for domestic flights and access to federal facilities.

*The federal REAL ID requirement took effect on May 7, 2025, yet many Michigan residents are discovering their licenses won’t get them through airport security unless they display the gold star.

As of Wednesday, May 7, a Real ID or another form of federally acceptable identification, such as a valid passport or military ID, will be required to board domestic commercial flights, enter ...

It's been nearly four months since REAL ID enforcement began but wait times remain at an all-time high at Maine Bureau of ...