US EditionIDignity receives more calls since REAL ID went into place
- On May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration started requiring travelers to present federally approved identification, such as a REAL ID, for boarding domestic flights and accessing federal buildings.
- This enforcement follows the 2005 REAL ID Act, passed after 9/11 to strengthen federal security by tightening identification standards with multiple deadline extensions since.
- In response, IDignity, a nonprofit in Orlando, received increased calls and referrals to help people obtain legal IDs required for travel, with volunteers hosting service days for documentation support.
- Program manager Micaela Cox noted, "our calls do seem to be higher" because many people want help securing the "gold star" on their IDs indicating compliance.
- The new ID rules improve security and prevent fraud but may cause delays, and some travelers without compliant IDs face extra screening though boarding denials were rare on the first day.
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REAL ID takes off smoothly
If you aren’t sure whether your driver’s license or state ID has a gold star in a circle, you might want to double- check your wallet before heading to the airport. Wednesday was the first day that all travelers flying domestically — including inter island — are required to show a REAL ID-compliant credential or another federally accepted form of identification, like a passport or military ID, to get through airport security. The Transportation …
Instead of the Real ID: New Dates for California Passport Processing Day
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What is the Real ID, who needs it and how to get it to fly within the U.S. without problems?
Do you live in the United States and don't yet have your Royal ID? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the Royal ID legislation, which means that travelers will have to submit this document to board a flight within the country.The reason?This bill seeks to implement the Royal ID Act, passed in 2005, which sets more reliable security standards in each state and restricts the use of IDs that do not meet those requirements.Since …
REAL ID enforcement begins: What it means for 'desensitized' American travelers
The REAL ID Act is now in effect, and some Americans are concerned about what it means for their freedom — and after everything the country has been put through over the last five years, their fears are not unfounded. The new rule mandates that U.S. travelers present a federally compliant ID, su...
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