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.

How can I get a Real ID? Can I use a passport? What to know on deadline day in Tennessee

Starting May 7, you will need a Real ID to board domestic flights or enter certain government buildings. Here’s what you need to know about the cards.
Asheville Citizen-Times

Flying without a REAL ID could soon cost NC travelers. What to know

As of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID or other federally approved identification to board commercial flights. Travelers without a REAL ID can use other accepted forms of ...
Forbes

TSA Proposes Air Passengers Without A REAL ID Can Pay $18 For Biometric Scan Instead

As soon as January, the TSA wants to let air travelers without a REAL ID get through security by purchasing a biometric scan instead. Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification—such ...
USA Today

What to do if the DMV rejects your REAL ID application due to name errors

Paula F. is having trouble getting a REAL ID because her middle name is spelled differently on her birth certificate and Social Security card. The DMV requires that the name on the birth certificate ...