The requirement for Real ID's officially goes into effect

Travelers weigh in on REAL ID rollout after 2005 law finally takes effect: ‘I think it's important'

The majority of travelers who spoke to Fox News Digital from the Atlanta airport reported that the government effectively rolled out REAL ID laws that took effect on May 7.

Smooth REAL ID takeoff for travelers in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa - The launch of the REAL ID policy across the U.S., two decades in the making, appeared to be a smooth one. "I didn't have any problems, just when I went through security at LGA, before I even went through, they looked at my I.D. to make sure that I had a star," said Karina Van Dyke. Van Dyke lives in central Iowa. She was on board a Wednesday night flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Johnny Stephens, who lives in New Jer…

REAL ID requirement now in effect for U.S. air travel

FARGO — The federal REAL ID requirement to fly went into effect Wednesday, May 7, and officials at Hector International Airport say operations are running smoothly. WDAY visited the airport to see if the new rule, which requires travelers to present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights, was affecting security or causing delays. TSA leadership and employees at the airport said they’ve been preparing for the change…

The requirement for Real ID's officially goes into effect

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - May 7 is the official date Real ID's are required. “In California as of may 1st, over 19 million Californians had upgraded to a real ID. That’s about 58%." said Eva Spiegel, Deputy Director in Public Affairs at DMV. The date has been extended several times due to COVID-19 and logistics issues, but moving forward a real ID or a passport as well as enhanced ID cards will be acceptable. At the Santa Barbara airport Wednesday…

Real ID Requirements Now in Effect

NDIANA -- Real ID requirements officially went into effect Tuesday, meaning travelers must now present a Real ID-compliant driver's license or another approved form of identification to board domestic flights

Madison DMVs busy as REAL ID requirement begins nationwide

MADISON, Wis. – Starting Wednesday, if you want to fly without a passport, your Wisconsin ID or driver’s license will need to have a little black star in the top right-hand corner, showing its “REAL ID Compliant.”