Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the airport.

DHS won't accept a REAL ID in lieu of a passport

Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.
Politifact

Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ID-compliant documentation. The requirement stems from the 2005 Real ID Act that ...
Newsweek

Can Non-Citizens Get a REAL ID? States Issue Guidance

The deadline for Americans who want a REAL ID to travel domestically or enter some federal buildings is May 7, 2025. The REAL ID Act was first approved by Congress in 2005, and all 50 states have ...
The News-Press

Floridians have less than a month to get your REAL ID. Here's where to get it, what to bring

Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card will be required for air travel within the United States. Those without a REAL ID must visit a driver's license ...