Will my REAL ID replace my passport? Not exactly. What to know to fly

Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.

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 ...

As REAL ID deadline nears, here's how travelers can avoid the $45 fee

Traveling without a REAL ID will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced Dec. 1 that 94% of ...
Military Times

Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online

Most retirees and family members living within the United States are now eligible for online renewal of their Uniformed Services Identification card. Pictured here, the ID Card office at ...
Military.com

Renewed Military ID Cards Can Be Sent by Mail in New Pilot Program

Active-duty family members can now get their military ID cards renewed online and sent by mail for the first time ever as part of a new pilot program. The Uniformed Service ID Cards (USIDs) must be ...

Kentucky's first 'mobile ID' is now available, Gov. Beshear says

Gov. Any Beshear announced the "Kentucky Mobile ID" on Tuesday. It is a new app you can download onto your phone that will ...