Real ID goes into effect nationwide on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. That's the day you'll need an Arizona Travel ID or other Real ID-compliant document to pass airport security or enter a federal building.

It’s official: The REAL ID is really here. The new federal identification, also written as “Real ID” (REAL is not an acronym), is now required for any adults 18 or older flying within the United ...

After two decades of delays, California’s Real ID requirement is now in effect. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now requires people to have a federally approved document — such as a passport ...