Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The clock is ticking on the Real ID deadline, which is May 7. Travelers planning to fly domestically or access certain federal ...

Remember the date. Yes, it's National Tourism Day, which is appropriate since it's also the deadline to have a Real ID if you plan to fly anywhere. Yes, that includes flying inside the United States.

REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025, for domestic air travel in the United States. Scammers are targeting those seeking REAL IDs through phishing attempts via email, text, and phone calls.

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 ...