How do you get a REAL ID? Not having one could soon cost you $45

REAL ID-compliant IDs are now needed to board federally regulated commercial aircrafts, and if you don't have one, a fee is in your future.
The Progress-Index

What Virginia travelers need to know as REAL ID deadline is here

After years of delays and deadline extensions, the REAL ID requirement officially takes effect today, May 7. Travelers flying within the United States will now need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s ...
Yahoo

Miss the May 7 deadline to get Real ID license? Here are documents that work instead

The deadline to obtain a Real ID compliant license before TSA screeners require them at airports and some federal facilities has passed, but if you procrastinated and don't have one, don't panic — you ...
USA Today

No star on your license? These flyers tried their luck on the first day of REAL ID

REAL ID enforcement began May 7, requiring compliant identification for domestic flights. Some travelers experienced issues obtaining REAL IDs due to procrastination and appointment backlogs.