Key Takeaways The REAL ID Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005 and expected to be implemented in 2008.

The Real ID deadline is May 7. No Real ID? You still have options — but not all of them will get you through TSA. Here's what you need to know.

Travelers will be required to have updated identification by May 7. Here's a look at what REAL ID is, why it's happening now ...

Travelers flying out of U.S. airports will need to show TSA their Real ID driver’s license, or another form accepted ID, to go through security and catch their flight.