After many years of postponements, the final deadline for REAL ID is here. By May 7, those over 18 traveling with a driver's license or state-issued ID will need their identification card to be REAL ...
Starting February 2026, travelers without a REAL ID can pay $45 for identity verification at the airport. But getting a REAL ID in New Jersey is proving to be a real challenge.
We are about seven months away from things officially getting real. Starting May 7, you must have a Real ID compliant driver's license or ID card to fly within the United States unless you use a U.S.