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What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws
Twenty years into the program, millions of Americans still don’t have the right ID to board a plane. If similar dysfunction ...
The REAL ID Act will be enforced in May: Do you need a REAL ID?
The REAL ID Act will be federally enforced beginning on May 7. Do you need to make the change? The REAL ID Act, ...
REAL ID Applicants Warned of Potential Scams, Here’s How to Avoid Them
Americans applying for their REAL IDs need to remain cautious of scams. The Better Business Bureau said that fake websites are conning people, claiming they can expedite their REAL IDs.
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Act Now: Real ID deadline is May 7
It's the realization of the Real ID Act, which was passed by Congress back in 2005. I would say that the kind of the driving challenge has been this harmonization question across all 50 states.
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REAL ID took 20 years to become reality. What took so long?
With the enforcement deadline looming, here's what you should know about the REAL ID Act and why it took so long to implement. What is the REAL ID Act? And why did it take 20 years to implement?
Can I still get a REAL ID if I missed deadline? 5 things people need to know
Also, you don’t need a REAL ID or EDL to travel if you already have a valid U.S. passport, Global Entry card, a U.S. Department of Defense ID, federally recognized, tribal-issued photo IDs, ...
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Real ID: Why No One Seems To Be Ready After 20 Years of Warning
The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID ...
Thousands in CT seeking a REAL ID. You’ll have to wait to get one and it might be for a long time
Unfortunately you are going to have to wait longer than what we want to see right now,” a DMV spokesperson said.