Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here, some people ...

With the May 7 federal REAL ID deadline fast approaching, which will require compliant identification to fly in the U.S., Michigan Secretary of State offices offer a ...

Starting May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to fly domestically and access certain federal facilities. Enhanced IDs are Real ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

The deadline for travelers to obtain a Real ID is May 7, 2025. You can update your ID to be Real ID compliant at your local Secretary of State office. Acceptable forms of identification besides a Real ...