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Real ID vs. driver’s license: Everything you need to know

The Department of Homeland Security will require Americans carry a Real ID to travel domestically starting May 7, 2025. Here's what you need to know.
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Travelers Without REAL ID Will Soon Have to Pay a $45 Fee. Here’s What to Know

Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on November 26, 2025.
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Flying out of SC airports will soon cost extra without a REAL ID. Here’s when, how much

South Carolina travelers who don’t have a REAL ID, passport or another TSA-approved form of identification could soon face extra costs – and longer wait times – at the airport. Beginning Sunday, Feb.
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 ...
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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID

That little star on your U.S. driver’s license is about to save you $45. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Beginning Sunday, air ...